Fish (Mercury Levels)

HC Deb 14 April 1986 vol 95 cc308-9W

Mr. Wareing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to seek a reduction in the European Economic Community's environmental quality standard for mercury levels in fish; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

[pursuant to the reply, 10 April 1986]: The Government have no plans to seek a reduction in the European Economic Community's environmental quality standard for the level of mercury in fish.