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to accept such responsibilities as may be necessary to give effect in London to the
recommendations of the Royal Commission on tuberculosis, and that the Board
be asked whether they will include in any legislation introduced by them in connection
with the Royal Commission's report the provisions which would be
necessary for this purpose.
Further consideration of the motion—That recommendation (a)
be adopted.
The Vice-Chairman of the Committee requested leave to withdraw
the motion.
Leave refused.
Amendment moved by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. C. H.
Campbell—That the erection of public slaughter-houses ought not to
be undertaken by the Council before an efficient inspection and
examination of milk has been provided for, since, in the opinion of
the Royal Commission on tuberculosis, no doubt the largest part of
the tuberculosis which man obtains through his food is by means of
milk containing tuberculous matter.
After debate—
Moved by Mr. Torrance, seconded by Mr. Crooks—That the
Council do proceed to the next business.
Motion to proceed to the next business put and declared to be
carried.
Resolved accordingly.
(b) The Chairman ruled that having regard to the decision of the
Council on recommendation (a) no motion could be made for the
adoption of recommendation (b)."
From the report of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into
the administrative procedures for controlling danger to man
through the use as food of the meat and milk of tuberculous
animals. Presented to Parliament in the year 1898.
On page 2 it is stated :—