Major Sir Basil Neven-Spence
Former MP for Orkney and Shetland
Former MP for Orkney and Shetland
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asked the Minister of Agriculture on how many and on which of the areas affected by fowl pest a ban has been imposed on the movement of live and dead poultry.
asked the Minister of Agriculture which counties in Scotland have been affected by fowl pest; whether any conclusion has been reached regarding the origin of the outbreak; and what steps are being taken to deal with it.
Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether a ban has been placed on the movement of live or dead poultry out of any of these affected areas?
Former MP for Orkney and Shetland
Entered the House of Commons on 14 November 1935 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 3 February 1950 — General election
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