HC Deb 16 June 1947 vol 438 c1589
55. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many Colorado beetles have been found on Channel boats during the past few weeks; and what steps he is proposing to take to prevent the arrival of the beetles by these means.

Mr. T. Williams

Since 1st May seven Colorado beetles have been found on Channel boats, and nine more on vegetables reaching the country by this means. As regards the second part of the Question, propaganda is undertaken at the Channel ports, and the crews of Channel steamers are well aware of the need to report any discoveries of the beetle.

Mr. Nicholson

Could not one of these animals be stuffed and put into the Library?

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