§ 77. Mr. Boothbyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what new arrangements have been made for the administration of the Diseases of Animals Act in Scotland.
§ Mr. J. StuartNo major changes in the arrangements have been made since 1946. At that time, a Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer was appointed to take charge of the Veterinary Service in Scotland. The object was to improve the machinery for the uniform control of rapidly spreading infectious diseases and to ensure the closest possible liaison between England and Scotland in all matters10W relating to animal health. This liaison is essential to efficient administration throughout the country as a whole in our aim to eradicate such diseases as foot and mouth, and bovine tuberculosis.