§ Dr. Glynasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made by the Government in attempts to find alternatives to burning straw by converting it to useful purposes.
§ Mr. JoplingMy right hon. and noble Friend the Minister of State has held a series of meetings with farmers, industrialists, research workers and Government officials to discuss current and potential alternatives to straw burning. A report of these discussions has been prepared and will be published shortly.