§ 12. Mr. Gurdenasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works, as representing the Lord President of the Council, what research work the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has done on the protection of stored seeds from attack by insects.
§ Mr. H. NichollsThe Pest Infestation Laboratory has shown that infestation of stored seeds may be prevented by the admixture of suitable insecticidal dusts with the seeds after harvest.
§ Mr. GurdenIs there any danger that this treatment may subsequently affect the germination of the seed?
§ Mr. NichollsApparently not. That matter has been looked at very carefully. Tests have been made of the density of insecticide which can be so mixed and, with normal sensible use, there is no danger such as my hon. Friend suggests.