§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Industry how frequently the Laboratory of the Government Chemist analyses samples of commercial formulations of 2,4,5-T to assess the dioxin content; and how many such tests have been carried out in the last year.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe Laboratory of the Government Chemist receives samples of commercial formulations of 279W 2,4,5-T for assessment of their dioxin content at irregular intervals. In the year ended 31 March 1980, 12 such samples were examined.