HC Deb 22 June 1937 vol 325 cc1012-3
41 and 43. Mr. Westwood

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) whether he is now in a position to inform the House of the proposals of the Government, in their application to Scotland, for the eradication of tuberculosis and other diseases from the dairy herds of Scotland;

(2) whether he will publish as a White Paper the Government's draft proposals, submitted to Scottish local authorities, for transfer of veterinary services from local authorities in Scotland to a State service?

Mr. Elliot

The Government's proposals as a whole are now explained in the Memorandum on the Financial Resolution issued to-day to which I would refer the hon. Member. The proposals discussed with Scottish local authorities are incorporated therein.

Mr. Westwood

Am I to understand that the central body to deal with veterinary services will be located in Edinburgh, and not in London?

Mr. Elliot

I think the hon. Member will find full information in the Financial Resolution and in the Memorandum attached.

Mr. Henderson Stewart

Can my right hon. Friend give an assurance to the Scottish Members on this point?