§ Mr. SUTTONasked the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware that, in the supplements to the reports of the medical officer for the thirteen years, 1900–12, it is disclosed that sixty-three calves which had been used for the purpose of propagating vaccine lymph were found, at the autopsy by the veterinary sergeon, to exhibit evidence of tubercular lesions; were any of these carcases disposed of for human food; and, if not, in what manner were they destroyed?
§ Mr. BURNSAll calves which are used for the production of lymph are slaughtered and then examined by our veterinary surgeon, and the lymph from any animals not certified to be healthy is destroyed. The carcases of the animals are also subject to veterinary inspection by the officers of the Corporation of the City of London, and dealt with in accordance with their strict regulations. Any carcases which are certified as unfit for human consumption are destroyed.