§ 21. Captain CUNNINGHAM-REIDasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has considered the official report of the Furunculosis Committee; and, if so, what action he proposes to take upon the renewed suggestions by the committee of the need for legislation on this subject?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI have considered the report referred to, and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I are now discussing the problem with fish farmers and other interested parties, with a view to the reintroduction of legislation on the subject.
§ Captain CUNNINGHAM-REIDIf the right hon. Gentleman introduces a Bill, will he consider making it less controversial than the last one?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI always endeavour to see that any legislation which I have to introduce is as uncontroversial as possible.