§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the outbreak of the disease of dogs known as distemper in the north-east of Scotland, particularly in the town of Fraserburgh and the village of New Pitsligo, he will arrange for veterinary officers in his Department to investigate the incidence of distemper in the area.
§ Mr. John MacKayNo. Distemper in dogs does not fall within the responsibility of the State Veterinary Service.