HC Deb 17 December 1959 vol 615 c223W
100. Mr. du Cann

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware of the decline in the effective productive acreage of withies in Somerset; and if he will inquire into the reasons therefor.

Mr. John Hare

There has been a decline in the Somerset acreage but this is partly accounted for by the grubbing up of old unproductive beds.