§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received for a system of compulsory dipping against sheep scab in localised and designated areas where the disease has been prevalent; what answers have been given; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StrangI have received no representations of the kind described. I have, however decided that the disease situa-564W tion in Devon and in adjoining areas of Dorset and Somerset warrants compulsory dipping of sheep in that area. An order requiring dipping between 16th June and 9th August and again between 21st September and 8th November has been made by my Department and sheep may not be moved out of the area except under licence.