HL Deb 08 July 1943 vol 128 cc405-6
LORD DAVIES

My Lords, I beg to ask the question standing in my name.

[The question was as follows:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether, in view of the projected establishment of new veterinary training colleges at Cambridge and Bristol, in addition to the five similar institutions which already exist in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, they will make provision for the special needs for Wales in this matter by creating at least one veterinary school under the auspices of the Welsh University.]

VISCOUNT CRANBORNE

My Lords, the future of veterinary education is at present being considered by the Committee on Veterinary Education set up by the Minister of Agriculture and the Secretary of State for Scotland. I understand that the Committee has recently received representations on the subject from representatives of the Welsh Council of Agriculture.

LORD DAVIES

My Lords, will the noble Viscount say when it is likely that a decision will be made?

VISCOUNT CRANBORNE

My Lords, I could not say that this afternoon. These representations will have to be considered but I have no doubt that there will be no undue delay.

LORD DAVIES

Can you give me assurance that the gentleman who represents the Ministry of Agriculture in England and the gentleman from the Scottish Office will give due consideration to the claims of Wales in this matter?

VISCOUNT CRANBORNE

My Lords, I am quite certain that they will give due consideration to the claims of Wales.