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Sir T. Moore
asked the Minister of Agriculture the numbers of cattle which died or were destroyed during the 10-hour quarantine period following disembarkation in Glasgow from Northern Ireland during 1939 and 1948, respectively; at other British ports from Northern Ireland during 1939 and 1948, respectively; at Glasgow from Eire during 1939 and 1948, respectively; and at other British ports from Eire during 1939 and 1948, respectively.
Mr. T. Williams
The numbers were as follow:
| CATTLE THAT DIED OR WERE SLAUGHTERED IN THE GLASGOW LANDING PLACE DURING THE 10-HOUR DETENTION PERIOD | ||||
| 1939 | 1948 | |||
| Eire | Northern Ireland | Eire | Northern Ireland | |
| Cattle that died. | 5* | 1 | — | |
| Cattle slaughtered. | 5* | 1 | — | |
| *Separate figures for Eire and Northern Ireland are not available. | ||||
| CATTLE THAT DIED OR WERE SLAUGHTERED IN LANDING PLACES AT OTHER BRITISH PORTS DURING THE 10-HOUR DETENTION PERIOD | ||||
| 1939 | 1948 | |||
| Eire | Northern Ireland | Eire | Northern Ireland | |
| Cattle that died. | 36 | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| Cattle slaughtered. | 29 | 7 | 21 | — |