Warble Fly Damage

Oral Answers to Questions — Public Health – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 September 1944.

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Photo of Mr Edward Salt Mr Edward Salt , Birmingham, Yardley 12:00, 28 September 1944

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that the annual loss from damage to hides by warble fly attack amounts to nearly £1,000,000; and whether he can now make arrangements for the compulsory dressing of cattle with suitable antidotes.

Photo of Mr Robert Hudson Mr Robert Hudson , Southport

I am aware of the damage caused to hides by warble fly, but in view of the practical difficulties I am not at present proposing to re-impose a requirement of compulsory dressing.