§ 51. Mr. Spriggsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has studied the further report sent to him by the hon. Member for St. Helens about the one-way bottle and the agricultural industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MackieWe have the reports which my hon. Friend recently sent to us, and we are at one with him and with my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, West (Mr. Bob Brown) in deploring the habits of those who leave glass bottles, or indeed any other litter. in the countryside.
§ Mr. SpriggsIs my hon. Friend aware that the one-way bottle produced by the British glass industry has proved a great success? Will he take it from me that the one-way bottle is less dangerous than any other glass container produced?
§ Mr. MackieWe have no evidence that the non-returnable bottle is any more dangerous than any other or that any more of them have been left lying about.
§ Mr. StodartWould the hon. Gentleman kindly explain what a one-way bottle is?
§ Mr. MackieI understand that the hon. Gentleman is as fond of a gin and tonic as I am. If he has not had one for a while, perhaps we can test the matter out.