§ Mr. James Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that cattle which have reacted positively to blood tests for brucellosis have been sold through the farrow cow ring in Aberdeen, purchased by dealers, and subsequently resold as breeding stock; and if he will take steps to prevent this practice.
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§ Mr. RossI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 5th November. A prohibition on the sale of reactors would be unenforceable, but farmers can safeguard themselves by purchasing whenever possible accredited or tested stock.—[Vol. 790, c. 1008–10.]