HC Deb 09 March 1931 vol 249 cc795-6
43. Mr. HURD

asked the Minister of Agriculture what progress has been made with the tests in Northern Ireland and elsewhere of the efficacy of serum treatment for bovine tuberculosis?

Dr. ADDISON

I am informed that the Minister of Agriculture for Northern Ireland has not yet issued a report on the progress of the work being carried out by the Government of Northern Ireland. Otherwise, I have nothing to add to the reply I gave on the 5th instant to a question put by the hon. Baronet the Member for Caithness and Sutherland (Sir A. Sinclair).

Mr. HURD

Is any progress being made in this country?

Dr. ADDISON

If the hon. Member will put down a question about this

County. 1929. 1930.
Acreage. Total production. Acreage. Total production.
Acres. Tons. Acres. Tons.
Wiltshire 807 7,278 1,041 10,267
Somerset 2,011 22,434 2,231 24,700
Hampshire 996 7,012 988 7,558
Berkshire 659 5779 717 6,452
Totals 4,473 42,503 4,977 48,977

country, I shall be glad to give him the information.