HC Deb 31 May 1967 vol 747 cc23-4W
86. Mr. Kimball

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to speed up the process of confirming the presence of fish disease in Scottish rivers, in view of the harm caused by delay.

Mr. Ross

The arrangements for scientific examination of diseased fish found in rivers have been working well, and I am not aware of any avoidable delay in conveying the findings to district fishery boards or in advising them on appropriate action to try to control the spread of disease.