HL Deb 01 March 1999 vol 597 c167WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How they propose to persuade all manufacturers of sheep dip containers to resolve any outstanding deficiencies in container design; and which sheep dips are sold in defective containers.[HL1160]

Lord Donoughue

It is not that sheep dip containers are defective. However, some designs have been in use for a long period and it may be possible to improve them, given currently available materials and knowledge. This possibility has been discussed with manufacturers' representatives, and a number of them are looking at ways in which the design of containers might be improved to reduce the risk of spillage and to increase the accuracy of measurement. In addition, the Health and Safety Laboratory is conducting research into new methods of transferring dip concentrate to the dip bath.