§ 33. Mr. LEWISasked the Minister of Agriculture what expenses have been incurred by the Ministry of Agriculture, to date, in the measures taken to destroy musk rats which have escaped from captivity?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Major Elliot)The amount of expenditure incurred up to the 30th November was £631, exclusive of salaries and travelling expenses of members of the regular staff of the Ministry.
§ Mr. LEWISCan my right hon. and gallant Friend say to what extent, if at all, this expense will be covered by the value of the skins?
§ Major ELLIOTIt is hoped to recover about one-third of it this year, and perhaps twice as much next year.