§ 54. Major LEIGHTONasked 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 WARDMy 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.