HC Deb 22 May 1924 vol 173 c2426W
Mr. E. BROWN

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will give the latest information as to foot-and-mouth disease in the administrative county of Warwick?

Mr. BUXTON

Since August, 1923, 56 outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease have occurred in Warwickshire including five during this month, the last of which was confirmed on 18th instant. 3,346 animals have been slaughtered at a cost for compensation of £45,261.