HC Deb 09 December 1963 vol 686 c7W
48. Mr. Farr

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department will be continuing with experiments in the use of narcotic baits this winter; and if he will give details of the scale on which, and the localities in which, it is intended to employ them.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

Yes, at about 40 sites in eastern and east midland counties, and possibly a few in the south-eastern area.