Mr. G. WHITEasked the Minister of Agriculture the annual cost of the veterinary inspection of cattle, sheep and pigs at the Birkenhead (Woodside) and Wallasey lairages, and the estimated annual income to be derived from the inspection charge of 6d. per head for cattle and 1d. per head for sheep and pigs?
§ Sir R. SANDERSEstimates of the kind in question must at the moment be very approximate, but when the new organisation at Birkenhead and Wallasey is complete the annual cost of the veterinary staff in salaries and expenses will probably amount to £4,500. It is difficult, at this stage, in view of the uncertainties of this trade, to form any reliable estimate of the annual income from these fees, but it is hoped that it will cover the estimated expenditure.