Foreign Hay and Straw (Foot-and-Mouth Disease).

HC Deb 29 July 1910 vol 19 cc2694-5W

Mr. OLIVER LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether restrictions were placed upon the importation of foreign hay and straw following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Edinburgh in 1908; and, if so, to which foreign countries they applied?

Sir E. STRACHEY

The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The foreign countries to which the restrictions apply are fully set out in the Order, a copy of which I am sending the hon. Member.

Mr. OLIVER LOCKER - LAMPSON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if he will say under what conditions hay, straw, and cattle foods can enter this country; and whether they are now imported free of restriction?

Sir E. STRACHEY

The importation of hay and straw is controlled by the Foreign Hay and Straw Order, a copy of which I am sending the hon. Member. There are no restrictions on the importation of cattle foods.