HC Deb 17 February 1964 vol 689 c145W
69. Mr. Prior

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will authorise the immediate testing, in suitable areas under proper supervision, of fowl pest vaccines, both live and dead, other than that at present in use.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

No. Inactivated vaccines from four different makers are already in use, and experience has shown that they can achieve a reasonable control of fowl pest when properly and widely used. Live fowl pest vaccines have serious disadvantages, and my right hon. Friend does not propose to authorise their use in this country.