HC Deb 05 March 1985 vol 74 c479W
Mr. Alton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the research currently funded by his Department into alternatives to straw and stubble burning.

Mrs. Fenner

Current research into alternatives to straw and stubble burning is listed in our "Register of Research and Development on Straw Disposal and Utilisation". I am arranging for a copy to be placed in the Library. Total public expenditure in 1984–85 approaches £2 million.