§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Minister of Technology what new research projects into disposal of farm wastes were started by his department in 1968; what new projects are planned for 1969; and how much has been spent and is planned to be spent on these projects.
§ Mr. FowlerThe major part of the effort of the Water Pollution Research Laboratory is devoted to continuing projects applicable to treatment of a wide range of effluents, including those from farms. Two small projects, started in 1968, were concerned exclusively with farm effluent treatment; one dealt with waste from potato peeling and the other with slurries from piggeries. The latter included the use of polyelectrolytes as an aid to filter pressing. The cost of the two projects was about £1,500. It is expected that a number of small projects will be undertaken in 1969, as the need for them arises. Plans for longer term projects, to start in 1969, are still under consideration.