§ 59. Mr. LEESasked the Minister of Agriculture whether his attention has been called to the financial situation of the Veterinary Research Institute of Camden Town; and whether he will be prepared to recommend to the Chancellor of the Exchequer that a special grant be given to keep the institute in reasonable efficiency?
§ Dr. ADDISONYes, Sir; I am well aware of the financial position of the Animal Pathology Research Institute attached to the Royal Veterinary College at Camden Town. A scheme for the development of research in animal diseases upon a considerable scale is in an advanced stage of preparation and will, I trust, he sanctioned and brought into operation at no distant date.
§ Mr. LEESWill the right hon. Gentleman use his influence to get a grant from the Treasury for this institute, in place of spending national money on opera?
§ Dr. ADDISONWe will consider every case on its merits.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEWhen the scheme is brought before the House will an opportunity be given for a discussion on it?
§ Dr. ADDISONI would like notice of that question.