§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has to permit imports of mutton and lamb from Tierra del Fuego; and if he will make a statement on the precautions being taken against the hazards of foot-and-mouth disease implicit in such imports from Latin America.
§ Mrs. FennerMy right hon. Friend is prepared to grant licences for the importation of mutton and lamb from the Argentine part of the Island of Tierra del Fuego. These importations will be subject to strict veterinary conditions which will be contained in each licence. I am satisfied that under these conditions the livestock population in Great Britain will be adequately protected from the risk of foot-and-mouth disease.