HC Deb 28 March 1938 vol 333 cc1619-21
30. Mr. De la Bère

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will now make a statement as to the results of the research work carried out in connection with the diseases of poultry?

showing the net increase or decrease for the two periods?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

As the reply consists of a table of figures, I propose, with the hon. Member's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

Mr. W. S. Morrison

The progress of research in poultry diseases, in common with all other branches of agricultural research, is described in the volume entitled "Reports on the work of Agricultural Research Institutes in the United Kingdom," published annually by His Majesty's Stationery Office, and in the biennial reports of the Agricultural Research Council.

36. Sir Gifford Fox

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has yet reached a decision upon the principle of the establishment of a Poultry Commission on the lines of the Livestock Commission to advise on the control of the imports of eggs in shell and improve graded selling at home; and when he expects to be able to make a full statement on the subject?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

I have no statement to make on this matter at the present time.