HC Deb 16 April 1913 vol 51 c1962W
Mr. FIELD

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he has received protests against the continuation of the twelve hours' detention for lambs and pigs; and, as such detention will practically almost destroy the export of those animals from Ireland, whether he will immediately take off the period of detention for lambs and pigs?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I have received communications representing that the effect of the Order requiring twelve hours' detention at the landing places in Great Britain will be as stated in the latter part of the question. No precise evidence has yet been submitted to me in support of this opinion, and I see no reason at present to modify the Order in any way.

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