§ 4. Mr. Tilneyasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what action he is taking to prevent the fouling of public buildings in the Whitehall area by pigeons and starlings.
§ Mr. PrenticeWhere the birds are such a nuisance as to warrant the expense, sills and ledges on public buildings are treated from time to time with plastic compound which repels them.
§ Mr. TilneyThough some people in some parts of London seem to be resorting to the use of poison bait, will the right hon. Gentleman have a look at the great success of the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool which stopped this menace by the use of virtually invisible netting?
§ Mr. PrenticeI will consider this. I am advised that the material to which I referred is effective. It repels the birds by a sense of insecurity on landing. It seems to work fairly well. However, I am always willing to consider other ideas.