§ Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of the veterinary inspectorate staff employed in field operations in connection with foot-and-mouth disease who were employed during the month of March, 1928; the approximate cost of salaries, and the travelling and subsistence expenses for this month?
Mr. GUINNESSThe number of the veterinary inspectorate staff employed in field operations during the month of March, 1928, in connection with foot-and-mouth disease was equivalent to the whole time of 24 officers. The total approximate cost was £950 for salaries and £1,610 for travelling and subsistence expenses.