123. Sir A. Hardasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the development of an economic 159W spraying technique and the uncertainty that exists about the continued need for dipping sheep as there has been no outbreak of scab in this country since 1952, he will review the requirements of the Sheep Scab Order before next summer.
§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will have an investigation made to find out whether it is necessary to continue compulsory sheep dipping against sheep scab in order to secure national uniformity.
§ Mr. GodberUnder the Sheep Scab Orders it is for local authorities to consider whether it is necessary for them to make or continue sheep dipping regulations. My right, hon. Friend is aware that different opinions have been expressed on this matter and he proposes to review it in consultation with the interests concerned.