§ Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in view of the fact that under the Rabies Order, 1938, the owner of a dog suspected of rabies is responsible for isolating and detaining it at home, although the conditions of security have to be approved by his Department's veterinary officers, he will take steps to improve the protection afforded to the public in this regard by a requirement that such animals should be quarantined at veterinary surgeon's premises and be made the responsibility of his Department.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartI am considering these arrangements in the light of the38W recommendations recently made by the Waterhouse Committee. My Department's veterinary staff already ensure, however, that an animal suspected of rabies is detained and isolated in secure conditions at the most suitable premises, which may be those of a veterinary surgeon, to prevent the spread of disease to people or to other animals.