§ Mr. Tom Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions there have been in 1983 of people accused of the negligent burning of straw or stubble.
§ Mr. MellorProsecutions for the negligent burning of straw or stubble may be brought under various enactments, but such prosecutions are probably mainly brought for offences against byelaws made under section 235 of the Local Government Act 1972. The records of court proceedings available to us do not separately identify such prosecutions.
§ Mr. Tom Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will meet the general secretary of the National Union of Farm Workers to discuss its. views as to the burning of straw and stubble.
§ Mr. MellorMy right hon. and learned Friend has received no request for such a meeting.