§ 82. Sir F. FREMANTLEasked the Minister of Agriculture whether adequate experiments are being made in this country to check those in Northern Ireland on the Spahlinger vaccine for the prevention of tuberculosis in cattle; how long these experiments will take; and whether, if it be proved successful, he will take steps to secure its general adoption?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI am in close touch with the work that has been and is being carried out in Northern Ireland in connection with the Spahlinger vaccine. The question of conducting tests with the vaccine in this country is under consideration. I am, however, not yet in a position to make a statement as to the scope or duration of any experimental work which may be undertaken.
§ Sir F. FREMANTLEBut is the right hon. Gentleman checking what is being done in Northern Ireland in this matter, which is of essential importance for our herds?
§ Mr. ELLIOTAs I said in the first sentence of my reply, I am taking very great interest in the work being carried out in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. LEACHCan the right hon. Gentleman assure us that he has converted the farmers to this Spahlinger nonsense?