§ Captain Kerbyasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that, but for the deaths of farm and household animals in Kent and South Wales recently, no conclusive diagnosis of the cause of death could have been made, in view of the fact that the tests available for determining acute fluoroacetate poisoning in both man and animals are limited in scope; what steps he is taking to extend and improve such tests; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BraineOur knowledge of the efficacy of tests which had already been worked out has improved. My right hon. Friend and my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food are anxious for more conclusive tests and are consulting my right hon. and learned Friend the Minister for Science.