HC Deb 28 June 1973 vol 858 cc365-6W
15. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking as a result of chemical pollution of farm land by dumping of chemicals in tips and disused mining shafts.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

In situations where farm land is affected, specialists of the agricultural Departments are available to advise local authorities in the exercise of their responsibilities under

Mr. Woof

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the rise in the price of lamb since the Treaty of Accession to the EEC was signed.

Mrs. Fenner

The following table shows the increases in the average retail price of lamb collected for the purposes of the Index of Retail Food Prices between 18th January 1972 and 22nd May 1973, the latest date for which information is available:—

Section 5(1) of the Deposit of Poisonous Wastes Act 1972.