§ Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether any progress has been made with the production of a parasite or fungus, which will be innocuous to other vegetation for the destruction of bracken?
Mr. W. ADAMSONNo fungus so far investigated as a parasite on bracken has proved to be of practical utility as a means of eradication, but intensive research into bracken disease and experiments in methods of eradication are being continued this year. The possibility of damage being caused to other vegetation by any agency affecting bracken will be carefully tested.