§ Mr. Newensasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the damage done by Sharka disease to plum orchards in Great Britain; and if he will put a ban on the importation of all plum stocks not certified as free from the disease.
§ Mr. StrangI have nothing to add to the reply given on 18th December to my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull, West (Mr. Johnson) except that we are continuing to keep in close touch with the National Farmer's Union.