§ 52. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Mooreasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of the successful treatment of the warble-fly pest by the use of salt and water; and whether he proposes to take any action to encourage the use of this simple remedy?
Mr. HudsonI am not aware that salt and water have been used successfully for destroying the maggots of the warble fly, but I shall be happy to consider any information which my hon. and gallant Friend can supply.
§ Sir T. MooreIn view of the great loss of leather and beef through this pest, would not the Minister himself explore all the simple remedies that are possible, rather than throw the responsibilty upon me?