§ 48. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware that his policy of encouraging, by awards and otherwise, the destruction of squirrels, rabbits and wood pigeons has resulted in an increase of other pests, to the detriment of the supply of human food; and whether he will discontinue the offer of such awards.
Mr. AmoryI have no evidence to suggest that the destruction of these creatures has resulted in an increase of other pests.