§ Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that there is anxiety among veterinary surgeons about the number of monkeys being imported into 218W this country as pets, some of which may be infected with Virus B, a disease which is usually fatal if it attacks human beings; and if he will take steps in conjunction with the other Ministers concerned to have the import of monkeys strictly controlled.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI am aware that monkeys may sometimes be infected with Virus B and am consulting with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on ways in which measures to control this disease may be combined with his proposals for extend-the control of the importation of potential carriers of rabies, which include monkeys.