§ Sir THOMAS ESMONDEasked the Chief Secretary if he has any information with regard to the existence of contagious vaginitis in Ireland; whether the disease is spreading or diminishing; and if, in view of the importance of the matter to Irish farmers and stock-raisers, he will obtain the best advice possible as to the treatment of the disease without loss of time?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe disease referred to is known to exist among cattle in Ireland. There is no reliable information to show whether it is increasing or diminishing. The Department are fully alive to the importance of the matter. It is engaging the attention of their professional officers, who are in touch with the best information and advice available on the subject.