HC Deb 26 June 1939 vol 349 c14
30. Mr. W. Roberts

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he proposes that free testing of cattle for contagious abortion should be now included in the pro visions of the Attested Herds Scheme?

Sir R. Dorman-Smith

Under the powers conferred by Part IV of the Agriculture Act, 1937, a scheme is being framed whereby owners of attested herds will be assisted, by the provision of free veterinary advice and free blood testing, to protect such herds as are already free from abortus infection and to eliminate disease from abortus infected herds. I hope to be in a position to introduce the scheme within the next few months.