§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Minister for Trade how much of the herbicide 2,4,5-T has been imported into the United Kingdom over the past 12 months and the past 24 months, respectively, and how much of this quantity has been retained for domestic usage and how much exported in each case.
§ Mr. Peter Rees:This substance is not separately distinguished in the United Kingdom Overseas Trade Statistics. I understand that according to HM Customs' special chemicals return 50 tonnes and 321 tonnes respectively were imported in the 12 months and the 24 months to August 1982. No corresponding information is available in respect of exports.