§ Mr. PERKINSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the contagious nature of the so-called Isle of Wight bee disease, he will consider the propriety of instituting measures for compulsory notification and destruction of all affected hives, compensation being paid to their owners?
§ Sir R. WINFREYAs at present advised, the President is not prepared to introduce legislation dealing with this subject during the War.