§ 25. Mr. Molloyasked the Minister of Public Building and Works, in view of the high cost of conventional grass cutting methods, to what extent he has considered the use of modern methods of grounds maintenance, such as the application of growth retarders, on the large areas for which he is responsible.
§ Mr. MellishExtensive experiments have already been carried out by my Ministry on the use of growth retarders both at home and overseas. More work will be necessary before any final conclusions can be drawn. I agree with my hon. Friend as regards the financial importance of this subject and it is being dealt with accordingly.