§ 37. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in which areas myxomatosis in lethal form is still active.
Mr. AmoryMyxomatosis is still slowly spreading in some parts of Cheshire, Derbyshire. Lancashire and the West Riding of Yorkshire; isolated rabbits with the disease are occasionally being found in other areas.
§ Mr. HurdDoes not my right hon. Friend agree that what happens this summer will decide whether rabbits are coming back widely as a major farm pest? Will he let us have a monthly report on the myxomatosis position county by county to inform us whether rabbits are coming back and becoming established quite freely?
Mr. AmoryI agree that what happens this summer will be of vital importance to the future. I will consider the suggestion which my hon. Friend has made.