§ 55. Major Beamishasked the Minister of Agriculture if he will make a statement on the spread of the disease myxomatosis among rabbits since December; and what further action he has taken and contemplates taking.
§ Sir T. DugdaleSince the beginning of this year two more outbreaks of myxomatosis have been confirmed in Kent and one in Essex. Further action in connection with outbreaks of the disease in this country will be considered in the light of the report of the Committee under Lord Carrington's chairmanship which I expect to receive before the end of March.