§ MR. LEES KNOWLES (Salford, W.)I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board if he will state the names of the Commissioners to be appointed to inquire into the subject of tuberculosis in cattle, and the nature of their inquiry?
§ * THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. RITCHIE,) Tower Hamlets, St. George'sThe Commissioners are Lord Basing, Professor Brown, Dr. George Buchanan, Mr. Frank Payne, and Professor Burden Sanderson. They are appointed
To inquire and report what is the effect, if any, of food derived from tuberculous animals on human health, and, if prejudicial, what are the circumstances and conditions with regard to the tuberculosis in the animal which produce that effect upon man.
§ MR. SEXTONMay I ask why no person connected with Ireland has been appointed on the Commission?
§ * MR. RITCHIEThe fact that Ireland might desire to be represented did not occur to me. The Commissioners chosen are men of great professional ability, in whom I am sure the three countries will have confidence.
§ MR. SEXTONIf the Irish Members desire to have a representative, will the right hon. Gentleman consider the point?
§ * MR. RITCHIEI am afraid it is too late now, because the names have received the Royal Assent, and the Warrant has been made out. I will, however, inquire and let the hon. Member know the result.