§ Sir J. SPEARasked the President of the Board of Agriculture if he will give the number of cases of swine fever which occurred in England and Wales during the year ended 25th March, 1917, and those for the twelve months up to the same date in 1916?
§ Mr. PROTHEROThe figures desired by the hon. Member are 3,673 in 1916–17, and 4,021 in 1915–16. These are the outbreaks of swine fever confirmed by the veterinary officers of the Board.