§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the fact that the United States of America have withdrawn their regulations for the compulsory disinfection and certification of all straw packing used in shipments to that country, the Government will consider the desirability of making representations to other countries, particularly the Dominions, with a view to their taking similar action?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMI understand that the United States of America Department of Agriculture issued a declaration on 17th May, 1930, to the effect that Great Britain is free from foot-and-mouth disease, and that as a consequence no certification of disinfection is now required for hay and straw when used as packing material. As regards the second part of the hon. Member's question, I am considering what action, if any, can properly be taken.