§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what experiments will be carried out on animals to test the safety and efficacy of new and existing products as proposed in the Government's Food and Environment Protection Bill; what species of animals will be used; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. FennerNo final decision has been taken on the type of tests that may be required but they are likely to be broadly similar to the guidelines laid down in the pesticides safety precautions scheme.