§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Minister of Technology when the Water Pollution Research Laboratory completed its most recent specific research into disposal of farm wastes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FowlerAt the request of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Water Pollution Research Laboratory investigated carrot washing plants in November and December, 1967 and recommended suitable treatment for the waste waters. Last month the Laboratory produced a report on the problems encountered in disposing of other farm wastes, particularly poultry manure and piggery slurry, which has been made available to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and hence the National Agricultural Advisory Service, as well as to the Department of 9W Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland and the National Farmers' Union Panel on Farm Effluents and Wastes.