§ 77. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in connection with the proposed Government subsidy for the institution of pathological laboratories, he will consider the need of research work in connection with contagious 1286 diseases, such as anthrax, tuberculosis, glanders, cow-pox, and foot-and-mouth disease, which are common to human beings and domestic animals, and apply a portion of the proposed Grant towards the conduct of such research and the greater co-operation of the medical and veterinary professions in the interests of human health?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe Grants proposed are in respect of laboratories to be used primarily for purposes of expert diagnosis and not of research, but I understand that certain of the subjects mentioned by the hon. Member are engaging the attention of the Medical Research Committee.