78. MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEasked the Secretary for Scotland if he will give the exact veterinary degree which the holder of the appointment of veterinary inspector to the Local Government Board possesses; if he considers that no veterinary surgeon in Scotland is qualified for the post; and, if not, why did he not give the appointment to a veterinary surgeon?
The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. McKinnon Wood)As I informed the Noble Lord on Tuesday, I dealt fully with the question of the qualifications of the holder of the appointment in an answer on 21th June. The appointment was given to him because he was considered to be the candidate who would fill it best.
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEWill the right hon. Gentleman answer definitely whether the gentleman whom he has appointed to be veterinary inspector to the Local Government Board holds a veterinary certificate? If he does not, is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the veterinary societies of Scotland consider that they have been insulted in not having a veterinary surgeon appointed?
Mr. McKIN NON WOODI gave a full account of the qualifications and of the experience, which is quite as important as a certificate, in the answer to which I have referred the Noble Lord.
Mr. McKIN NON WOODI gave a full account of his certificates and qualifications. He may not hold a veterinary certificate, but he has veterinary qualifications.