§ 56. Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he intends to take to control the growing nuisance being caused in inner London by the grey squirrel; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MillsIt is for occupiers or local authorities to control such nuisances. Technical advice is available from my Department and, as my hon. Friend may be aware, we are seeking powers in the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill to enable authorised poisons to be used against grey squirrels in approved circumstances.