§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what research has been carried out into the entry of organophosphates into the water table, as a result of their use in sheep dips.
§ Mr. MacleanThe National Rivers Authority, in conjunction with regulatory bodies in Scotland and Northern Ireland, has recently completed a research programme on the extent of pollution caused by disposal of spent sheep dip to soakaway. A report is expected shortly which will outline the findings and recommend appropriate disposal practices.