§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions have been held within the EEC to secure recognition of the Rose Bengal test for brucellosis; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StrangDiscussions are continuing on the United Kingdom and French request to amend Council Directive 64/432/EEC to allow the use of the Rose Bengal plate test. A group of experts from member states is studying the techniques of the test, in particular the need for a standard antigen.