HC Deb 24 June 1985 vol 81 c312W
Mr. Nellist

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many complaints have been received by the Health and Safety Executive concerning the effects of the 16 proprietary products containing 2,4,5-T listed in the answer to the hon. Member for Carmarthen (Dr. Thomas) on 7 June, Official Report, column 294, in each of the last five years; and what action has been taken in pursuance of those complaints.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The number of incidents involving alleged damage to health reported to Her Majesty's agricultural inspectorate from 1980–84 was three. Each incident was investigated.