§ 4. Lord SCONEasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether it is the intention of the Government to make available any grants for the eradication of bracken in Scotland; and, if so, on what terms?
§ Sir G. COLLINSAs stated in answer to a question by the right hon. Member for Boss and Cromarty (Sir I. Macpherson) on 13th February last, an investigation is now being made into the possibility of improving existing methods of eradication of bracken. When the results of that investigation are available I shall consider what further action should be taken in the matter.
§ Lord SCONECan the right hon. Gentleman give any indication as to when he expects to be able to make up his mind on the matter?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI am unable to make up my mind until I have had the report of those to whom I have referred the matter. I have asked those individuals to investigate it, and I have pointed out to them the seriousness of the question, and when I get their report I assure my Noble Friend that there will be no delay.
§ Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMSIs the right hon. Gentleman going into the question of bracken disease which is possibly one of the easiest ways of doing away with this pest?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI think that will be considered by those who are investigating the matter.