HC Deb 02 February 1972 vol 830 c144W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will assess and publish the ecological hazards now presented by the depredation of deciduous trees by grey squirrels.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The effects of squirrel damage are generally well understood by the forestry and other interests concerned. I doubt whether an assessment on the lines proposed is necessary.