HC Deb 25 April 1911 vol 24 cc1582-3
Captain FABER

asked what steps the Board of Agriculture is taking to stamp out the Isle of Wight bee disease, and whether the Board is prepared to issue regulations or literature on the subject?

Sir E. STRACHEY

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to a similar question on the 3rd instant. Until these investigations have been more successful than has yet been the case no administrative action on the part of the Board is possible, but the Board are in communication with beekeepers on the subject, and any serviceable information which can be obtained will be issued forthwith.

Captain FABER

Is there any ground for thinking that the disease comes from the pollen of the flower?

Sir E. STRACHEY

It has been suggested, but there is no absolute information.

Mr. CHARLES BATHURST

If the Board have no special information cannot they take some steps to check the spread of the disease?

Sir E. STRACHEY

Certainly, we will do so if we find it possible.