asked the Minister of Agriculture whether his attention has been drawn to the serious increase in the number of rats in the district of Tadley, near Basingstoke, owing to camp refuse; and will he, in view of local complaints, take appropriate measures to deal with them?

I had not previously heard of the particular case referred to, but I am making inquiries with a view to appropriate action being taken. Perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend would forward to me any information he may have on the subject.