HC Deb 24 March 1972 vol 833 c375W
Mr. Booth

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is now able to make a statement on the Second Report of the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments relating to Article 5(4) of the Dutch Elm Disease (Local Authorities) Order, 1971.

Mr. Prior

With a view to putting beyond doubt the statutory basis of the order I am today tabling an Amendment to the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill in the form of a declaratory Clause clarifying the Plant Health Act, 1967.

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