§ Mrs. Lena Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the source of supply of the 66,144 animals killed last year at the Porton Research Establishment for experimental purposes.
§ Mr. John Morris65,222 of the animals used for research at the Porton Research Establishments in 1967, and subsequently destroyed, were bred at Allington Farm, a Government establishment also situated at Porton. The remaining 922 animals, comprising chicks, pigs, frogs and monkeys, were purchased from farmers and other suppliers.
§ Mr. Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangements he has made to hold an open day at the Microbiological Research Establishment, Porton.
§ Mr. John MorrisOpen Days are to be held at the Microbiological Research Establishment on Wednesday, 23rd October, and the two succeeding days. I hope that Members will take advantage of this opportunity to visit the Establishment. Members who would like to receive invitations will find particulars of how to apply in the Whip. Invitations will also be issued to representatives of 137W universities, learned societies, research associations, local authorities, industry, the Press and a number of organisations likely to be interested in the work of the Establishment.