HC Deb 16 March 1925 vol 181 cc1839-40
31. Mr. HURD

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether, following upon the visit of his scientific advisers to North America, he proposes to adopt in this country such administrative measures for the elimination of bovine tuberculosis as have proved successful in the United States and Canada?

Captain HACKING

My right hon. Friend has at present under consideration means for the elimination of bovine tuberculosis, and he is proposing to introduce shortly a measure on the lines of the Tuberculosis Order of 1914 which is a necessary first step in any procedure of the kind.

Mr. HURD

Will the hon. and gallant Gentleman answer that part of my question relating to the recent visit of his scientific advisers to North America?

Captain HACKING

I am afraid that I cannot answer that part of the question.