HC Deb 02 June 1932 vol 266 cc1326-7
54. Major LEIGHTON

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of the damage being done to river and canal banks by musk rats in Shropshire; and whether he will take steps to employ permanent trained trappers to deal with this pest?

Sir A. LAMBERT WARD

My right hon. Friend is aware that there are a considerable number of musk rats at large in Shropshire, and is taking the necessary steps, in collaboration with the county agricultural committee of the county council, to bring about their destruction, in which connection the employment of trappers is receiving consideration.

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