HC Deb 24 January 1968 vol 757 c113W
70. Mr. Hooson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he now has any fresh proposals for a more effective brucellosis eradication scheme; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Mackie

The Brucellosis (Accredited Herds) Scheme has been virtually in abeyance during the epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease. The urgent task is to get this Scheme re-started in order to provide a reservoir of brucellafree cattle essential for any future eradication scheme.