A. Landsborough Thomson to R.E. Glover, 16th October, 1947 (FD 1/383).- External URL
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Sent From (Definite): Arthur Landsborough ThomsonSent To (Definite): Ronald E. GloverDate: 16 Oct 1947
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Sent fromArthur Landsborough Thomson
16 Oct 1947
Description:'Dear Glover,
I am writing to make a few comments on the agenda...
Thirdly and principally, there is the question of the supply of monkeys, about which I have had a word on the telephone with Harington. The suggestion that the Bureau might in some circumstances become the actual importing and holding agency is one that requires careful consideration. It is in the long run a matter of policy for the Council, but the views of the Advisory Committee in the first instance would be helpful.
If the supply of monkeys can be put on an ordinary commercial basis, then the function of the Bureau is the same as in the case of any other species. On the other hand, the consignments which the Council have lately been getting have been for their own purposes, and have not been intended as a national supply. So long as this arrangement continues, the allocation of the monkeys so obtained will be a matter for the Advisory Committee, although if there is a surplus this can be made available for disposal to workers outside the council's organisation. We are, of course, not anxious to continue this special importation any longer than is absolutely necessary.'
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Sent toRonald E. Glover
16 Oct 1947
Description:'Dear Glover,
I am writing to make a few comments on the agenda...
Thirdly and principally, there is the question of the supply of monkeys, about which I have had a word on the telephone with Harington. The suggestion that the Bureau might in some circumstances become the actual importing and holding agency is one that requires careful consideration. It is in the long run a matter of policy for the Council, but the views of the Advisory Committee in the first instance would be helpful.
If the supply of monkeys can be put on an ordinary commercial basis, then the function of the Bureau is the same as in the case of any other species. On the other hand, the consignments which the Council have lately been getting have been for their own purposes, and have not been intended as a national supply. So long as this arrangement continues, the allocation of the monkeys so obtained will be a matter for the Advisory Committee, although if there is a surplus this can be made available for disposal to workers outside the council's organisation. We are, of course, not anxious to continue this special importation any longer than is absolutely necessary.'
