§ Mr. PATRICK WHITEasked whether the period of detention at landing places in Great Britain for Irish animals is for the purpose of feeding; and, having regard to the fact that young lambs cannot be fed because their mothers' milk is not available, will he, before the shipping season commences, consider the practicability of exempting lambs under six months old from any period of detention whatever?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANAs I have already explained, cattle, sheep, swine, and goats imported from Ireland into Great Britain will in future be detained at the landing place for a period of twelve hours, during which they will be inspected, rested, fed, and watered. Arrangements will be made for the supply of suitable and sufficient food in all cases, and I cannot agree to the exemption of lambs from the operation of the Order; the necessity of inspection and feeding is quite as important in their case as in the case of other animals.