R.L. Glover to A. Landsborough Thomson, 27th October, 1947 (FD 1/383).- External URL
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Sent From (Definite): Ronald E. GloverSent To (Definite): Arthur Landsborough ThomsonDate: 27 Oct 1947
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Sent fromRonald E. Glover
27 Oct 1947
Description:'Dear Thomson,
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The memorandum on monkeys circulated to the Committee was drawn up by Parkes. It was included in the Agenda papers as a basis for discussion. Personally I am not in agreement with his suggestion that the Bureau might undertake to import monkeys and to make arrangements for their temporary accommodation pending their distribution to interested research workers. It has been made quite clear in regard to other species of laboratory animals that the Bureau is acting as a centre for the dissemination of information and will not handle any animals; it merely endeavours to place the users in touch with a suitable source of supply.
I fully agree with you that provided monkeys can be obtained through the usual commercial channels the function of the Bureau should be the same as is the case of any other species.
A questionnaire has been prepared for distribution to all Institutes interested in the supply...
I do not think that any actual steps can be taken by the Bureau until this information has been obtained, but if there is any indication that important research is being impeded because monkeys are not available, we might approach the importers on this matter.'
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Sent toArthur Landsborough Thomson
27 Oct 1947
Description:'Dear Thomson,
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The memorandum on monkeys circulated to the Committee was drawn up by Parkes. It was included in the Agenda papers as a basis for discussion. Personally I am not in agreement with his suggestion that the Bureau might undertake to import monkeys and to make arrangements for their temporary accommodation pending their distribution to interested research workers. It has been made quite clear in regard to other species of laboratory animals that the Bureau is acting as a centre for the dissemination of information and will not handle any animals; it merely endeavours to place the users in touch with a suitable source of supply.
I fully agree with you that provided monkeys can be obtained through the usual commercial channels the function of the Bureau should be the same as is the case of any other species.
A questionnaire has been prepared for distribution to all Institutes interested in the supply...
I do not think that any actual steps can be taken by the Bureau until this information has been obtained, but if there is any indication that important research is being impeded because monkeys are not available, we might approach the importers on this matter.'
