HC Deb 10 November 1947 vol 444 cc28-9
64. Mr. George Jeger

asked the Minister of Agriculture what action he proposes to take to implement the recommendations contained in the Chancellor Report on Veterinary practice by unregistered persons.

61. Mr. Gerald Williams

asked the Minister of Agriculture when the Government intend to consider the report of the Chancellor Committee on Veterinary practice.

Mr. T. Williams

I am sending each of the two hon. Members a copy of a statement I made on 1st April, 1946, from which they will see that the Government intend to introduce legislation dealing, among other matters, with veterinary practice by unregistered persons on the general lines proposed by the Chancellor Committee.

65. Mr. Jeger

asked the Minister of Agriculture when he intends to introduce legislation to implement the recommendations contained in the second report of the Departmental Committee on Veterinary Education.

Mr. T. Williams

I am unable to say at present.

Mr. Jeger

Is my right hon. Friend aware that this matter is causing great concern among livestock breeders and veterinary surgeons who are very much overworked at the moment?

Mr. Williams

I fully appreciate that point, and I can assure my hon. Friend that I am equally anxious to get that legislation before the House when the opportunity arises.