§ 110. Colonel Clarkeasked the Minister of Agriculture why the importation of Dutch bees, which are believed to be more resistant to bad weather conditions, has been prohibited, in view of the fact that British bee keepers lost a high proportion of their bees during the inclement weather last winter.
§ Mr. CollickThe importation of Dutch bees is not prohibited but is subject to licensing by the Board of Trade who act on the recommendation of my Department. Importation is recommended only if it is desirable in the national interest, having due regard to the risk of introducing disease.