§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he proposes to take on the recent Report of the Joint Committee of the Medical Research Council and the Agricultural Research Council on the use of antibiotics in agriculture; and when this Report is to be published.
§ Mr. John MackieMy right hon. Friend is discussing the recommendations made by this Joint Committee with those of his colleagues interested in this problem, and in due course will make a statement.
The Report was made to the Research Councils. Any question about possible publication should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science.