HC Deb 15 November 1973 vol 864 c208W
26. Mr. Farr

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what new developments in pest control methods he anticipates being made available to farmers and horticulturists.

Mrs. Fenner

I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of a recent departmental report which includes details of the main areas of current research and development activity at our pest infestation control and plant pathology laboratories. Our advisory and scientific services assist in disseminating new techniques, whether from the State or private sectors, immediately their value and safety has been established.