§ Captain Kerbyasked the Lord President of the Council and Minister for Science if, so as to enhance public awareness of pesticide benefits and hazards, he will initiate programmes of public education describing the use and the toxic nature of pesticides.
§ Mr. HoggMy right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture publishes pamphlets advising farmers, growers and gardeners about the use of pesticides and any precautions which need to be taken in their application. There are many other publications, both official and unofficial, which also deal with these subjects.