§ Mr. Bakerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the intensive study by the Forestry Commission into oak wilt is likely to be completed.
§ Mr. StrangThe Forestry Commission's study is not into oak wilt as such, but of all aspects of the trade in oak from North America. Trade associations and other interests are co-operating in this investigation which is nearing completion. 485W It is hoped that the information obtained will assist the commissioners in their continuing assessment of the efficiency of control measures against the disease.