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Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 27 Ionawr 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Simon Digby Mr Simon Digby , Dorset Western 12:00, 27 Ionawr 1947

asked the Minister of Agriculture what research is being carried out into foot-and-mouth disease; how many persons are engaged on such work; and what is the annual cost.

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