HC Deb 25 November 1964 vol 702 c1272
33. Mr. Deedes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when his Department expects to be able to give clearance for dairy farming to Jull and Son of Roberts Farm, Smarden, Kent, who have been prevented from carrying on their business by the outbreak of fluoroacetamide poisoning since August, 1963.

Mr. Peart

My advisory officers hope to have results from samples of Messrs. Jull's crops next month. I hope that they will then be able to give Messrs. Jull further advice as to when they might revert to dairy farming.

Mr. Deedes

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that very considerable hardship has already been caused, and, while hearing in mind the difficulties and risks involved here, there is great urgency for giving clearance to this farmer?

Mr. Peart

I am aware of that fact, and we are anxious to do this.

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