Herbicide 2,4,5-T

HC Deb 01 June 1981 vol 5 cc293-4W

Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will hold discussions with the National Union of Agricultural and Allied Workers on the toxicity of the herbicide 2,4,5-T.

Mr. Wiggin

My right hon. Friend has already had such discussions.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on new evidence received by his Department about the toxicity of the herbicide 2,4,5-T from Dow Chemicals and the Monsanto Company.

veterinary practitioners who are approved by the Ministry for this purpose and who are engaged by the Ministry or local authorities. The only such export-approved slaughterhouse in Lincolnshire is that of Frans Buitelaar (Meat) Ltd. at Boston.