HC Deb 09 July 1914 vol 64 cc1238-9
91. Major HOPE

asked the Lord Advocate whether, under Clause 3 of the Milk and Dairies (Scotland) Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee, it will be competent for a local authority to retain the services of two or more veterinary inspectors, each carrying out their duties in different areas?

The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Munro)

The effect of the Clause in so far as it relates to the matter referred to by the hon. and gallant Member is not entirely free from doubt, but the point can conveniently be dealt with on the Report stage of the Bill.

Major HOPE

Can the right hon. Gentleman not say whether the local authorities will be able to retain the services of two or more?

Mr. MUNRO

The matter is not free from doubt, but as I have said, the matter can be dealt with on the Report stage.

Major HOPE

Will the Government bring forward an Amendment?