HC Deb 21 June 1967 vol 748 c271W
39. Mr. Bob Brown

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the added danger to farm animals resulting from the increasing indiscriminate breakage of glass in the countryside as a direct result of the introduction of the non-returnable glass mineral water bottles; whether he is satisfied with the effectiveness of the Litter Act in preventing this danger; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Mackie

We hope everyone visiting the countryside will pack up their litter and not leave behind glass and other material which may be dangerous to farm animals, and we thank my hon. Friend for calling attention to this matter.

We are not aware of any increase in injuries to farm animals caused by broken bottles. The question of the effectiveness of the Litter Act is for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government.