§ 10. Mr. Peter M. Jacksonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is satisfied with the results of the voluntary pesticides control scheme operated by farmers, the agrochemical industry and by his Department in respect of the use of the chemical dieldrin: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoyThe voluntary control scheme has in general operated satisfactorily. My right hon. Friend is however considering with the interested organisations proposals for legislation which would provide powers to make the present scheme mandatory.