asked the Minister of Agriculture how many of his officers have been appointed to carry out inspection under the Transit of Horses Order, 1951; and what has been the result of their investigations to date.

No officers have been specially appointed to carry out inspections under the Transit of Horses Order, 1951, as that work forms a part of the normal duties of the veterinary staff of the Department. Any infringements of the Order would be brought to the notice of the police, who, with local authorities, have the duty of enforcing it. There is one case of difficulty which is being dealt with, but I do not know of any other failure to observe the provisions of the Order.