HC Deb 06 February 1951 vol 483 cc180-1W
36. Mr. N. Macpherson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland why it is necessary on transfer of a pedigree bull from England to Scotland for the purchaser to obtain a fresh licence and to pay a second registration fee; and whether he will now take steps to secure that, for the future, this requirement is replaced by reciprocal arrangements for simple recording of the English licence at St. Andrew's House without payment, and similar procedure in England.

Mr. McNeil

On the transfer of a bull from England to Scotland a fresh licence involving payment of a fee of 5s. is necessary in terms of the Improvement of Live Stock (Licensing of Bulls) Act, 1931, and the Licensing of Bulls (Scotland) Regulations, 1950. I have noted the suggestion made in the second part of the Question for consideration when and if the appropriate legislation is amended.