HC Deb 31 January 1967 vol 740 cc71-2W
Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress he is making in reducing the tolerances allowed on the advertised analyses of fertilisers.

Mr. John Mackie

Discussions are proceeding with the National Farmers' Union and the Fertiliser Manufacturers' Association on proposals for reducing the tolerance allowed for compound fertilisers. It is expected that as a result proposals will shortly be put to the Standing Advisory Committee, whose advice my right hon. Friend will need before considering amending the regulations under the Fertilisers and Feedingstuffs Act, 1926.