HC Deb 14 December 1961 vol 651 c79W
99. Mrs. Castle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions there have been under the Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876, which provides for the inspection and control of experiments on animals.

Mr. R. A. Butler

None.

100. Mrs. Castle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many members of the advisory council, set up under the Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876, are members of the veterinary profession; and how many are representatives of animal welfare societies.

Mr. R. A. Butler

One member is a veterinary surgeon.