HC Deb 07 March 1911 vol 22 cc1183-4W
Mr. FIELD

asked the President of the Local Government Board if he has received a copy of the report of the medical officer of health at Aberdare, Glamorgan, in which he draws the attention of the district council to the continued exportation of tuberculous cattle from High-bridge, Somerset; and, if so, what steps have been taken by the Local Government Board or the local authority of Highbridge to prevent such a traffic?

Mr. BURNS

I do not find that I have received a copy of the report referred to, but I am communicating with the Urban District Council of Aberdare on the subject.

Mr. FIELD

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if he has received a copy of the report of the medical officer of health at Aberdare, Glamorgan, in which he draws the attention of the district council to the continued exportation of tuberculous cattle from Highbridge, Somerset; and, if so, what steps have been taken by the Board of Agriculture or the local authority of High-bridge to prevent such a traffic?

Sir E. STRACHEY

The Board have not received the report to which the hon. Member refers.