HC Deb 27 January 1986 vol 90 cc357-8W
Dr. Mark Hughes

asked the Paymaster General what steps he is taking to deal with the high risk of the incidence of farmer's lung following last summer's wet hay harvest.

Mr. Trippier

The increased risk of farmer's lung following a wet hay harvest is well known and advice has been available for some years. This year the problem was anticipated. The Health and Safety Executive's agricultural inspectors have been reminding farmers of the hazards. A news release has been issued highlighting the dangers.