§ Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Minister of Agriculture for what reasons the Deptford Cattle Market is not open for the landing of foreign cattle; and whether the objections emanate from the Ministry?
§ Sir R. SANDERSDeptford Cattle Market has for some years been leased by the City Corporation to the War Department and has consequently not been available for the landing of foreign animals, but I understand that negotiations are in progress between the City Corporation and the War Department with a view to releasing the eastern portion for its original purpose. The Ministry has no objection to the resumption of the foreign cattle trade of Deptford and is prepared to approve the cattle market as an imported animals wharf if the premises, or a suitable part thereof, can be released from their present use and reconditioned. The provision of accommodation, however, for the landing of animals is entirely a matter for the owners and occupiers of the premises