HC Deb 09 April 1936 vol 310 c2969W
Mr. GROVES

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the firm of lymph manufacturers from whom his Department obtains supplies of lymph for vaccination purposes make any use of rabbits in the course of the preparation of the lymph in question?

Sir G. COLLINS

I am informed that the firm of lymph manufacturers from whom the Department obtain supplies of lymph for vaccination purposes makes use of rabbits in the preparation of Seed Lymph and for testing the lymph for potency before issue. The procedure is carried out in strict accordance with the provisions of the Therapeutic Substances Act.