§ Mr. Hicksasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has to advance the present date of 1st November 1979 for brucellosis eradication for north and east Cornwall; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StrangNone at present, But, as the hon. Member knows, proposals for Community assistance for the accelerated586W eradication of certai ncattle diseases are now at an advanced stage of discussion in Brussels. Depending on the adoption of these proposals, we would not rule out the possibility of bringing forward the date for north and east Cornwall as part of a plan approved for Community assistance.