§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many outbreaks of swine fever have been reported to him from Lanarkshire; and what measures he has imposed for curbing the spread of this disease.
Mr. AmoryThere were 3 confirmed outbreaks of swine fever in Lanarkshire in October last, 10 in November and 4 in December (up to the 14th). Six of the outbreaks in November were the result of infection having been spread from one farm before the disease was diagnosed there.
The usual movement restrictions have been imposed on the affected premises.