§ 59. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps his Department now proposes to take, in conjunction with other Departments, to conserve the nation's food supplies against the depredations of rabbits?
Mr. HudsonCounty war agricultural executive committees have been active in the exercise of the powers which have been delegated to them under the Defence Regulations to deal with rabbits, and I have recently again called their attention to the matter.
§ Mr. GibsonWhat steps are being taken? Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether arrangements are being made, either by the Board alone or in 1006 association with other Departments, whereby, as soon as there is an "R" in the month, the rabbits will be in the pot?
Mr. HudsonI do not think that within the limits of a Parliamentary answer I can go into the whole question of what is being done.
§ Mr. John MorganWould the right hon. Gentleman have any objection to individuals who are skilled at catching rabbits, sometimes illegally, going on anybody's land to keep them down?
Mr. HudsonIf there is anybody who thinks he is skilled at the job, he should apply to the executive committee.