§ Mr. de Freitasasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of the damage done by rabbits to crops in the country, generally, and in Yarborough Road, Lincoln, particularly; and whether the experiments with myxamatosis hold out any hope that rabbits may be eliminated without upsetting the balance of life in the countryside.
§ Sir T. DugdaleI am well aware of the damage done by rabbits generally. I am having inquiries made about the area referred to by the hon. Member and will write to him. All aspects of the use of myxamatosis are being investigated, but present evidence on its value as a long-term control measure is, I fear, not encouraging.