§ 55. Mr. J. Morrisonasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the fact that South American meat and pork is a source of foot and mouth disease has been brought to his notice; and what steps he proposes to take to prevent infection from this source.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsYes, Sir. It has long been realised that meat brought from countries where foot-and-mouth disease is endemic might be the means of introducing that disease into this country. All practicable protective measures against the introduction of infection are taken, and have been taken for several years. both in South America and in this country.