§ Mr. Wattasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to increase his Department's power to compel landowners and farmers to cooperate in the control of vermin.
§ Mr. StrangNo. Much can be achieved here by voluntary co-operation, and my 241W right hon. Friend and I are not satisfied that anything would be gained by taking powers to make such co-operation compulsory.