HC Deb 05 August 1918 vol 109 c919
66. Mr. WRIGHT

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether there are now, or if he intends to impose, any restrictions on the possession and use of tuberculin by persons other than members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in view of the fact that previous injection of tuberculin within six weeks renders the tuberculin test worthless?

Mr. FISHER

I am not aware of any restrictions at present. I am consulting the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries in regard to the question whether any restrictions should be imposed.

Mr. WRIGHT

Will my right hon. Friend say how he proposes to ensure that the consumers, who, under the new grading of milk scheme, pay 3d. or 4d. a gallon extra for their milk of Grade A or Grade B, get what they pay for, in the absence of any such restrictions?

67. Mr. WRIGHT

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he can give any information as to the number and ownership of dairy herds which contain no animal which reacts to the tuberculin test?

Mr. FISHER

I have not at present any information on the subject.