HC Deb 07 April 1955 vol 539 c115W
1. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Agriculture the incidence of industrial diseases among agricultural workers arising out of the use of various fertilisers, insecticides and weed killer products; and if he will hold an inquiry.

Mr. Nugent

There are no statistics showing the incidence of industrial diseases from these causes, but as the information available suggests that it is small, there do not seem to be grounds for holding an inquiry.