§ Mr. Steenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the evidence now available, he will take steps to ban tributyl tin compound in anti-fouling paints; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorWe recognise that there is evidence to show that tributyl tin can inhibit shellfish cultivation, and we are considering with other Government Departments what action might be appropriate.