§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many veterinary officers have been employed in field tests during the current epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease; and what proposals he has to publish the evidence and findings of this field research.
§ Mr. PeartTen scientists (including some Veterinary Officers) have been employed in tests in the field. In addition, there are supporting laboratory staff. It is to early to give any information about the results which will in any case have to be submitted to the Committee of Inquiry which I propose to set up.