65. Mrs. Whiteasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what arrangements are made in Uganda for the distribution of the insecticide known as lindane for the protection of coffee trees.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe Uganda Government advises growers on the use of insecticides but does not trade in them. Outside Bugisu District arrangements for the distribution of lindane are in the hands of the trade. The Bugisu Coffee Board purchases insecticides in bulk for distribution to Arabica coffee growers and has recently ordered approximately 7 tons of lindane to control coffee root mealy bug in Bugisu.