asked the Minister of Agriculture to what extent he will increase the quarantine facilities in Glasgow for pedigree cattle awaiting export to Canada and the United States of Amercia.

Plans for doubling existing accommodation at the Glasgow quarantine station are under consideration.

Does not the Minister agree that the capacity of quarantine is only about half the capacity of the ships in which the animals are exported, with the result that ships are leaving half empty and there is a tremendous hold-up of animals awaiting export?

Yes, Sir, but that consideration does not arise at the moment, because of various restrictions overseas. I am giving consideration to the question.

In extending that accommodation, will my right hon. and gallant Friend see that the quarantine extension is formed into a double station, so that periods can be staggered and thus prevent the immobilisation of the whole station with what may sometimes be only a small shipment?

That point will be borne in mind.