§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will issue a detailed report of the work which has been proceeding and is still going on in connection with bird pests, so that farmers can be informed of the results so far achieved.
Mr. AmoryAn up-to-date account of the work on the control of the wood-pigeon and the rook is being prepared for publication and a further report on research into the control of all bird pests is under consideration. I am writing to my hon. Friend about the progress of our research on damage by birds to fruit-tree buds.