§ 64. Mr. Digbyasked the Minister of Agriculture if he has any information how the Colorado beetle, found in a greengrocer's shop in Bridport, Dorsetshire, was brought to this country.
§ Mr. G. BrownThere is no positive evidence how this Colorado beetle, which was found crawling on a pile of bills, was brought into this country. It may have arrived with vegetables imported from the Continent.
§ Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that a Colorado beetle was found in a Bridport greengrocer's shop recently; and whether he is satisfied that all possible precautions are being taken to deal with this pest.
Mr. T. WilliamsI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given today to the hon. Member for Dorset, West (Mr. Digby). The answer to the second part of the Question is "Yes."