HC Deb 18 December 1933 vol 284 c899
19. Captain CUNNINGHAM-REID

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he has accepted the recommendations contained in the Second Interim Report of the Furunculosis Committee; and whether it is proposed to introduce legislation to give effect to the recommendations of the committee?

The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Elliot)

I hope it will be possible to introduce a Diseases of Fish Bill this Session to deal with the recommendations of the report which require legislation; the other recommendations are under consideration.

Sir I. MACPHERSON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a great many experts disagree with some of the findings in this report; and will he take precautions before he introduces the Bill and satisfy himself that the proposals which he is making to the House are satisfactory?

Mr. ELLIOT

Yes, Sir, I am aware of that fact.