HC Deb 26 March 1930 vol 237 c422
59 and 60. Mr. FREEMAN

asked the Minister of Health (1), whether he will make provision in the 1931 Census for particulars of all domestic and captive animals in the Returns;

(2), the date of the Census to be taken in 1931; and whether any changes are contemplated in the statistical Returns to be made?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Miss Lawrence)

The date of the 1931 Census and the nature of the inquiries to be included therein are receiving consideration. My right hon. Friend is not as yet in a position to make any general announcement, but he cannot hold out any hope of dealing with the subject mentioned in my hon. Friend's first question.

Mr. FREEMAN

Will the Parliamentary Secretary consider the desirability of making a record of horses, dogs and cats?

An HON, MEMBER

And monkeys!

Sir A. POWNALL

May I ask whether the hon. Lady cannot make an exception for the right hon. Member the Secretary of State for War with regard to rabbits?

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