§ 70. Lieut. - Colonel SPENDER - CLAYasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will set up a scientific committee to investigate the dangers to which the production of cherries and apples in this country is exposed by reason of the entry from abroad of the cherry fruit-fly and the apply fruit-fly (or borer)?
Mr. BUXTONI am fully advised on the risks attendant on the introduction of new insect pests and plant diseases, and I do not feel that any advantage would be gained by the appointment of a scientific committee as suggested by the hon. and gallant Member.