HC Deb 18 February 1960 vol 617 c138W
66. Mr. S. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has yet considered the representations he has received on the subject of the damage done to woodlands by grey squirrels; and what decision he has reached.

Mr. Godber

Yes. My right hon. Friend is advised, however, that the shooting and trapping encouraged by a bonus would be unlikely to have any significant effect. He has therefore decided that its reintroduction would not be justified.