§ Sir R. Glynasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will consult with the Minister of Town and Country Planning with a view to taking special measures to protect farmers who have tuberculintested attested herds from the consequences of carelessness by persons using public footpaths leaving gates open which results in cattle straying and thus neutralising the regulations affecting attested herds with consequent financial loss and damage.
Mr. T. WilliamsMy Department has already been in touch with the National Parks Commission on the general question of the conduct of visitors to the countryside. The points considered include the danger to which livestock are exposed if gates are left open. I understand that the Commission is preparing a code for the guidance of visitors.