HC Deb 13 July 1950 vol 477 cc111-2W
53. Colonel Ropner

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the increase in the number of rabbits and the consequent damage to crops and trees, he will issue instructions to agricultural executive committees that their full powers are to be exercised in dealing with rabbits.

Mr. T. Williams

I have recently reminded county agricultural executive committees that they should not hesitate to use their power under Section 98 of the Agriculture Act, 1947, to serve notices requiring the destruction of rabbits when farmers and occupiers fail to co-operate voluntarily in controlling rabbits on their lands.