§ Mr. Spenceasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in view of the discovery that Colorado beetles were imporled into the United Kingdom from Italy in green vegetables, if he will take steps to eliminate the danger of widespread infestation.
§ Mr. Wiggin: Following the discovery of Colorado beetles on Italian vegetables last month immediate action was taken to trace the consignments concerned and to alert traders and the general public.
There have been no reports of beetles associated with Italian vegetables since 26 May. The Ministry has a standing agreement with the National Association of Agricultural Contractors to provide for emergency action should any colony of Colorado beetles be discovered in this country.