Dutch Elm Disease

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture, Fisheries and Food – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 December 1973.

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Photo of Mr Simon Digby Mr Simon Digby , West Dorset 12:00, 20 December 1973

Is my hon. Friend aware that this disease has become so prevalent in the South-West that it is quite impossible to identify and to fell all the diseased trees? Will he consider further measures to try to bring this about?