HC Deb 24 July 1952 vol 504 c43W
13. Mr. Murray

asked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he is taking to replace the number of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered through foot-and-mouth disease; and what progress was made up to 31st March, 1952.

Sir T. Dugdale

The number of these animals slaughtered is so small compared with the total numbers in the country—less than 1½ per cent.—that I do not think that any special steps are needed.