HC Deb 12 March 1953 vol 512 c144W
77. Mr. P. Wells

asked the Minister of Agriculture when licences in respect of bulls and boars are refused, if he will state the reason to the owners.

Sir T. Dugdale

Yes. The Acts governing the licensing of bulls and boars require that the grounds for the refusal of a licence shall be given. The letter sent to applicants informing them that a licence has been refused includes a statement giving the reason for the refusal.