Mr. B. Harrisonasked the Lord President of the Council and Minister for Science whether he will make a statement on the work of the Frazer Committee on research on toxic chemicals.
§ Mr. HoggThe Report of the Committee under Professor Frazer, which was set up by the Agricultural Research Council to keep under continuing review research on toxic chemicals used in agriculture and food storage, is being published today and is on sale at H.M. Stationery Office. This Report reviews the research so far carried out; it concludes that there are no major gaps in the research effort but draws the attention of the research councils to the need for further research on certain aspects. I have asked the research councils for their views on the Frazer Committee's recommendations. I wish to express, on behalf of Her Majesty's Government, our thanks to Professor Frazer and the members of the Committee for this 129W valuable Report, to the preparation of which they have devoted much time and effort.