§ 28. Mr. RENNIE SMITHasked the Minister of Agriculture whether his attention has been drawn to the danger? of poisoning arising from the use of certain kinds of sprays on apple trees; whether such sprays are being used in this country , and whether he will take steps to warn fruit growers in this country as to sprays which entail these dangerous consequences?
Mr. GUINNESSI have received re presentations from time to time as to the possible risks involved by the use of poisonous washes on apple trees. Such washes are used in this country, but the applications are made so early in the season that the risk of any appreciable quantity of poison remaining on the apples when they are gathered is negligible. The results of an inquiry into this matter were published in the Ministry's Journal for September last, a copy of which I am rending to the hon. Member.