HC Deb 10 December 1969 vol 793 c426
22. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will seek powers to set up departments of veterinary epidemiology in universities.

Mr. John Mackie

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education has brought the comments of the Swann Committee on this subject to the attention of the University Grants Committee. The organisation of veterinary education is a matter for the universities themselves.

Mr. Dalyell

Could a decision be taken about veterinary epidemiology before the more complex recommendations of the Swann Committee are finalised?

Mr. Mackie

We shall need to consider that.