HC Deb 27 May 1954 vol 528 c40W
Mr. Chapman

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will now announce regulations to govern the import of slaughter horses from Ireland.

Sir T. Dugdale

After a careful study of this matter I have made an Order requiring such horses to be examined at the ports of arrival by my veterinary inspectors to ensure that the horses are still in a fit state after their voyage to continue their journey. The Order will come into operation on 25th June so as to give time for the necessary arrangements to be made at the ports.