§ Mr. FIELDasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) what arrangements are proposed to be put in force regarding the detention of livestock stores, fat cattle, sheep, and pigs imported from Ireland into Great Britain?
§ Mr. T. W. RUSSELLIf the detention referred to therein relates to detention before shipment from Ireland the existing Order of the Department governing the exportation of animals from Ireland requires that each animal shall be detained and rested for a period of not less than two hours in a place of inspection approved by the Department at each port or place of shipment. As regards any arrangements for detention after arrival in Great Britain, I beg to refer the hon. Member to the President of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries.