§ 74. Mr. HOGGEasked the Secretary for Scotland whether the Board of Agriculture are not bringing the Tuberculosis Order of 1914 into operation during the continuance of the War; whether he has received resolutions from any Scottish boroughs there-anent; what steps he proposes to take to protect the public; and whether, if the Order is not enforced, he proposes to enforce any modified form of Order?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Acland)Yes, Sir, the Board have decided to maintain the suspension of the Order until after the War. The only representation which they have received against this decision is one from the Edinburgh City Council, which suggests that for the protection of public health a modified form of the Order might be brought in. But the Order does not lend itself to modification within the lines of the policy laid down in the manner suggested by the city council.
§ Mr. HOGGEWhy has the right hon. Gentleman replied to this question, and why does the Secretary for Scotland not attend to questions concerning the Scottish Board of Agriculture?
§ Mr. ACLANDBecause the question of the Tuberculosis Order falls within the province of the Department which I represent.