§ 41. Mr. Colvinasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will seek to give statutory effect to the National Farmers Union's code of practice for the burning-off of stubble.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerNo. Provision already exists for local authorities to make byelaws to ensure careful straw and stubble burning. The maximum fine for an offence under such byelaws is due shortly to be increased from £200 to £1,000.