HC Deb 21 July 1980 vol 989 cc96-7W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress is being made with discussions in the EEC on the barring of the herbicide 2, 4, 5-T; and when a formal direction is likely to be issued.

Mr. Wiggin

The essential scientific data are being assembled as a prerequisite to discussions starting next week. It is too early to anticipate the timing or nature of the outcome at this stage.

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