§ 72. Lieut.-Colonel Sir T. Mooreasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps have been taken by him to ensure that all milch cattle shall be milked out upon arrival at markets; and whether he will consider the desirability of making this condition obligatory in all markets.
§ Sir T. DugdaleOfficers of my Department have been instructed to use every opportunity to discourage the practice of exposing overstocked cows in markets; the co-operation of the N.F.U., the Breed Societies, market authorities and the Auctioneers' Institute has been sought; and Press notices have been issued from time to time. I have no power to require milch cattle to be milked out upon arrival at markets, but it is an offence under the46W Protection of Animals Acts to cause unnecessary suffering to an animal, and proceedings can be taken under those Acts where cruelty is caused as a result of overstocking.