HC Deb 02 May 1973 vol 855 c321W
Mr. Robert Taylor

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he proposes to take following the report of the Forestry Commission Research Station that Dutch elm disease has been introduced to this country as a result of the import of timber from North America.

Mrs. Fenner

Arrangements have been made to control the importation of potentially infectious elm from North America, and to have it made harmless by appropriate treatment. The possibility of further measures is under consideration.

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