HC Deb 01 July 1986 vol 100 cc515-6W
Mr. Foulkes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the information available to him as to the emergency reference levels for iodine 131 in milk, caesium 137 in milk and caesium 137 on grass employed in each of the 12 member states of the European Economic Community; and if he will make a statment.

Mrs. Fenner

We have not been officially notified of emergency reference levels of dose or of the derived emergency reference levels for iodine 131 or caesium 137 in milk, or caesium 137 on grass, employed elsewhere in the European Community. Our officials have requested the Commission to let us have this information, if available, from member states.

Mr. John

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in how many instances readings of 1,000 becquerels per kilogram or higher have been found in vegetables following the Chernobyl disaster; and what action his Department took in consequence.

Mr. Jopling

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

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