HC Deb 22 January 1953 vol 510 cc392-3
24. Sir I. Fraser

asked the Minister of Health if he will now amend the Penicillin Act, 1947, so as to provide that antibiotics may be used for the treatment and feeding of livestock, especially pigs.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

The Government propose to introduce a Bill on this subject shortly.

Sir I. Fraser

Is it intended to get the Measure passed by the end of July?

Miss Hornsby-Smith

There is no guarantee of that.

Mr. Anthony Greenwood

In the meantime, would the hon. Lady try to arrange for information about the value of this treatment to be made readily available by the Ministry of Agriculture to her Department?

Miss Hornsby-Smith

I will pass that question on to my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture.

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