§ 55. Lord FERMOYasked the Minister of Agriculture whether his Department has investigated the experiments at Jealott's Hill, Berkshire, aimed at freeing crops of weeds by spraying; what is the view of his Department on the result of these experiments; and whether, in case it is satisfied, it intends to assist in popularising their use?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI presume my Noble Friend refers to the experiment in the destruction of charlock in spring oats by spraying with dilute sulphuric acid. My Department is in touch with this experiment; but I am advised that it is desirable to await further results before 2106 announcing any opinion upon this method in comparison with others.