War against termites was small but mighty | Letters

Nick Raynsford on the early stages of the eradication programme which he, as a government minister, helped to set upI was surprised and delighted to read your article 'A world first': Devon calls victory in 27-year war on termites (21 December). Surprised because I assumed the story had long since disappeared into the mists of history; delighted because it is, as Damian McBride is quoted as saying, a classic illustration of public service at its best.As the minister responsible for setting up the Termite Eradication Programme in 1998, I can vouch for the sustained commitment of the team of experts, led since 2003 by Ed Suttie, who implemented the very challenging programme of activity necessary to eradicate what could have been a seriously damaging spread of termite infestation across the country. Continue reading...