§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what discussions he is having with the National Farmers' Union on the burning of stubble;
(2) if he will seek to have discussions with the National Farmers' Union on the question of the effect of stubble-burning on animal life, and on improved publicity among fanners of the revised straw-burning code.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartTogether with representatives of other interested organisations, we will be discussing with the National Farmers' Union on 23rd November ways in which the union's Code of Practice for Straw Burning can be made more effective, with the aim of avoiding risks of damage or nuisance and of preserving the wild life of the countryside.