HC Deb 14 February 1964 vol 689 cc135-6W
Captain Kerby

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will set up an investigatory committee on the use of pesticides and if he will consult the Secretary of State for the Home De-

out the quantities produced in the United Kingdom of each of the major agricultural commodities for the years 1938 and 1962.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

The following is the information:

partment, the Minister of Health, and the Minister of Housing and Local Government to obtain their joint representation on such a committee.

Mr. Soames

I will consider my hon. Friend's suggestions.