asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that there is considerable variation in the regulations applied by different county councils for the granting of licences to produce tuberculin tested milk; and whether he will take steps to ensure a greater uniformity.

I have been asked to reply. The granting of these licences is governed by the Milk (Special Designation) Regulations, and variations arise only in the application of these regulations by the different licensing authorities. Greater uniformity should result when the Food and Drugs (Milk and Dairies) Act, 1944, is brought into operation. Meanwhile my right hon. Friend's Department does what it can by advisory visits and otherwise.