§ 62. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that Mr. Needham, of Langthorpe, has suffered considerable loss and damage through the invasion of his premises by weevils from the adjoining foodstore; and whether Mr. Needham will receive compensation for this damage.
§ Dr. SummerskillI am aware that Mr. Needham has suffered inconvenience140W from the presence of weevils in his cottage. I am informed that officers of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries have thoroughly disinfested the cottage. I have received no complaint from Mr. Needham of loss or damage.
§ 63. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Food how much of the weevil-infested barley from the Langthorpe store has been sent to the Tollerton store; and what action has been taken to spray the building in Langthorpe in which the weevil-infested barley was stored.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe answer to the first part of the Question is "None." With regard to the second part, I am informed that arrangements have been made for the premises to be thoroughly sprayed.