HC Deb 04 November 1969 vol 790 c113W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications he has now received, to the nearest convenient date, for membership of the brucellosis eradication scheme ; how many herds are now accredited ; what proportion this represents of the total number of herds ; what are the separate figures for dairy and for beef herds ; and if he will make a statement on progress so far.

Mr. Ross

Up to 31st October, 1969, the provisional figures are as follows :

Beef Dairy Mixed Total
Applications 1,482 1,565 254 3,301
Withdrawn or rejected 250 360 74 684
Accredited 217 562 46 825
Accredited as percentage of total herds 0.7% 9.3% 7.0% 2.2%

The herds at present in the scheme represent about 7 per cent. of the total herds and about 17.1 per cent. of the total eligible cattle in Scotland. Applications continue to come in steadily, and progress is being maintained.

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