§ Mr. Joplingasked 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 MackieDiscussions are proceeding with the National Farmers' Union and the Fertiliser Manufacturers' Association on proposals for reducing the tolerance allowed for compound72W 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.