§ 40. Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEasked the Minister of Agriculture whether a scheme for the development and coordination of veterinary medical research is now being prepared; when it is proposed that it shall be put into operation; and whether an opportunity will be given to the House to discuss it before the details are finally decided?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Dr. Addison)I can add nothing to the reply which I give to a similar question from the hon. and gallant Member on Monday last.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEDoes not this scheme involve finance, and is it not right therefore that it should be submitted to the House in time for discussion?
§ Dr. ADDISONAny scheme for research must necessarily involve finance, and I must await the scheme itself before giving any undertakings, but I can assure the hon. and gallant Member that I shall be glad of an opportunity of doing so.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEShall we have an opportunity of discussing the matter before a decision is taken or after it has been taken?
§ Dr. ADDISONI have not seen the scheme yet fully prepared.
§ Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMSWill there be a Supplementary Estimate on this matter?
§ Dr. ADDISONI must have notice of that question.