§ Mr. Ensorasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware that a disease is causing high mortality rates among Portuguese oysters in France; and what action he proposes to take to prevent its becoming established in shellfish beds in this country.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesMy scientists have been keeping in close touch with the situation and I have concluded that it would be desirable to prohibit until further notice the relaying of oysters imported from France in shellfish beds in this country. An Order is being made giving effect to this decision.