§ 68. Major CARVERasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he can make any statement as to the discovery of the Colorado beetle in hay imported from Canada; whether many such beetles have been discovered; and whether any hay has been distributed in this country before minute examination as to whether it contained these insects?
§ Mr. ELLIOTOne Colorado beetle was discovered last week on the steamship "Beaverhill" which arrived in London direct from Montreal. The beetle was found in a hold which contained motor cars, and not in a hold where hay had been stowed. The vessel was thoroughly searched and no further specimens of the beetle were found. I am satisfied that no risk of the introduction of the beetle into this country is involved by the distribution of the hay which was unloaded from the ship.
§ Sir JOSEPH LAMBCan the Minister say whether this stowaway was made to work?
§ Mr. H. G. WILLIAMSCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether this beetle from Colorado was a man or a woman?