HC Deb 17 March 1913 vol 50 cc679-80
8. Mr. STANIER

asked if the Board are going to issue any leaflet or circular warning those who import potatoes from the South of France and also will enable the public to guard against and prevent the introduction into the country of the potato moth (Lita solanella)?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The Board are keeping themselves fully informed concerning the prevalence of the potato moth abroad, and will take all possible precautions against the introduction of the pest into this country. But I am advised that the circulation of a warning at present does not appear to be called for, and might cause unnecessary alarm.