§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what information he has as to the grounds on which the herbicide paraquat has been banned in West Germany; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorWe understand that the West German authorities are concerned that on certain soils biologically available residues of paraquat may persist. We await a full explanation from the West German authorities, which has recently been requested by West Germany's EC partners.