HC Deb 19 December 1960 vol 632 c107W
Mr. de Freitas

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will use his powers under the Brucellosis Melitensis Order to sanction compulsory slaughter and compensation for herds diagnosed as suffering from this disease.

Mr. Soames

The use of these powers was discontinued in 1956 because it was no longer thought to be necessary on public health grounds. I do not think I should be justified in singling out this form of brucella infection for special treatment.