§ Mr. John Morrisonasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the Zuckerman Working Party on precautionary measures against toxic chemicals used in agriculture is now in a position to consider the general question of the effects on wild life.
§ Sir T. DugdaleYes. The Working Party has been reconstituted for this purpose under Professor Zuckerman's chairmanship and is starting at once on this third stage of its work. It will include representatives of the Agricultural Departments, the Agricultural Research Council, the Agricultural Improvement Council, the Nature Conservancy, the Fisheries Departments and the Medical Research Council. Its terms of reference will be
To investigate the possible risks to the natural flora and fauna of the countryside from the use in agriculture of toxic substances, including the possible harmful effects for agriculture and fisheries, and to make recommendations.