§ 7. Dr. David Kerrasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what discussions he is having on the use of antibiotics in animal feeding stuffs.
§ Mr. John MackieMy right hon. Friend is discussing with his right hon. Friend the Minister of Health arrangements for the establishment of an expert body to consider the evidence about the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry and veterinary medicine. This is to implement one of the recommendations of the Join: Committee of the Agricultural Research Council and the Medical Research Council which considered this matter.