HC Deb 13 February 1934 vol 285 cc1749-50
30. Mr. BURNETT

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the amount of the grant made on the Department of Agriculture Vote, 1932–33, towards a biological investigation of the musk-rat; and why it was decided that the investigation should take place at Oxford University and not at a Scottish university or institute of biological research?

Mr. SKELTON

No provision was made on the Vote of the Department of Agriculture for Scotland for 1932–33, and no expenditure has been incurred by them for the purpose indicated. I understand that expenditure in connection with the biological investigation referred to is met by a grant from the Vote of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Mr. BURNETT

Is it not the case that grants in connection with Oxford University are stated in the Appropriation Accounts?

Mr. SKELTON

That question must not be addressed to me.

Mr. HENDERSON STEWART

May I ask if any success has attended this special investigation, which is rather important to Scotland?

Mr. SKELTON

That question should be asked of the Minister of Agriculture.

Mr. BURNETT

Is it not the case that biological research is specially engaged in in the Scottish Universities, particularly at Aberdeen?

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