§ Mr. Tom Coxasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what present inquiry is being undertaken by his Department as to the effects of the use of farm chemicals; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. GumtherA very wide variety of chemicals are used on farms, including disinfectants, fertilisers, sillage additives, pesticides and veterinary medicines. There is no general inquiry into the effects of the use of these materials being conducted by my Department.