§ Miss Quennellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the progress of the campaign against Dutch elm disease; how many trees have been felled, to the nearest convenient date; how many infections yet remain to be cleared; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MillsI understand that there is no sign of the epidemic being contained as yet. My right hon. Friend will however be reviewing the situation in the162W light of an up-to-date report which he expects to receive from the Forestry Commission within the next few days.