§ Mr. KEATINGasked the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware that on two occasions recently it has been found necessary to confiscate carcases of meat which were in a diseased condition on arrival at Finsbury, although in each case the label of the Dutch Government was attached; whether this label is supposed to be a guarantee that the meat is free from disease and fit for human consumption; whether these particulars have been submitted to Dr. Van Ryn, Netherlands Agricultural Commissioner for Great 174W Britain and Ireland; and what steps will be taken in the matter by the Government?
§ Mr. BURNSI am aware of the facts referred to, and have been already in communication with Dr. Van Ryn, who has promised to make strict inquiry into the matter, in Holland, and to furnish me with the results of his inquiry.