§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will institute an investigation into the safety aspects of volatile ester formulations of weedkillers, which are freely available, in the light of the fact that such preparations are subject to widespread vapour drift.
§ Mr. WigginNo. These formulations can safely be used for the recommended purposes provided that the recommended precautions are observed. We are, however, concerned that vapour drift should not damage susceptible crops on land adjoining sprayed areas; and label recommendations are being reviewed with the aim of minimising any risk of that kind.