§ 43. Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his intentions with regard to the present arrangements for rat destruction on farms.
§ Mr. GodberThe arrangements are under review in consultation with the interests concerned.
§ Mr. MallalieuIs the hon. Gentleman aware of the very considerable dismay which there would be in the farming community if this service also were to be withdrawn from the farmers?
§ Mr. GodberIn some counties it has been given up, but some counties are still carrying on. We are having very close consultations about the matter with all the interests concerned.