HC Deb 17 February 1931 vol 248 cc1041-2
18. Mr. BROOKE

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he proposes to introduce legislation this Session to deal with the scrub bull, in order to put our cattle industry in a better position in view of the anti-scrub bull legislation in some competing countries?

Major COLFOX

On a point of Order. Is it in order for an hon. Member to ask a question in the House without rising from his seat?

Mr. SPEAKER

It is not the general custom.

Mr. BROOKE

May I draw attention, Sir, to the fact that I rose in asking both my questions?

Mr. W. ADAMSON

I would refer my hon. Friend to the provisions of the Improvement of Live Stock (Licensing of Bulls) Bill which has now passed the Committee stage in another place. This Bill is applicable to Scotland.

Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLE

As Ireland has now succeeded in eliminating the scrub bull, cannot Scotland do the same thing?

Mr. ADAMSON

That is exactly what we are proposing to do.

Mr. MACPHERSON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Government propose to give facilities for this Bill?

Mr. ADAMSON

In reply to the right hon. Gentleman, of course the Government will do what they can to pass the Bill.