§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he considers the present duration of time for sheep dipping to be satisfactory; what representations he has received on the timing of dipping; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WigginTests carried out at the central veterinary laboratory have shown that sheep dipped for sheep scab must be immersed in an approved dip for not less than one minute if all sheep scab mites are to be killed.
We received no representations on the timing of compulsory dipping during the past season.
We shall be considering in the coming months what, if any, action should be taken in relation to compulsory dipping in the light of the incidence of the disease.