§ Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Agriculture the number and cost of the staff employed under the directions of his Department who were utilised in connection with foot-and-mouth disease during the months of December, 1927, and January and February, 1928, and the cost of the same?
Mr. GUINNESSThe number of the veterinary inspectorate staff employed in field operations varied in each month, but was equivalent to the whole time of 72 officers for the three months. The total approximate cost was £10,250 for salaries and £12,500 for travelling and subsistence expenses.