Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture whether a recent investigation by Dr. Rennie, of Aberdeen University, into the cause of the Isle of Wight disease in bees has been concluded; and, if so, the result of the investigation?
§ Mr. MUNROI have been asked to reply to this question. The recent investigation by Dr. Rennie and his colleagues at Aberdeen University into the cause of the Isle of Wight disease of bees has now been concluded. It seems probable that the true cause of the disease has now been ascertained. I understand that further investigation will be directed towards preventive and remedial measures.