§ Mr. Frank Cookasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will compare the normal levels of radioactivity in milk with those measured on Wednesday 30 April, Thursday 1 May, Friday 2 May, Saturday 3 May, Sunday 4 May, Monday 5 May and Tuesday 6 May, respectively; if he will also compare these with the derived emergency reference level for radionuclides in milk; and if he will make a statement;
263W(2) what was (i) the maximum level of radioactivity in the United Kingdom measured in milk in the period 30 April to the latest available date and the date and site of this measurement, (ii) the derived emergency reference level for radioactivity in milk used in the United Kingdom and (iii) the emergency reference level of radioactivity in milk recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency; and if he will make a statement advising on contingency action in the event of radioactivity above safe levels in milk supplies.
§ Mr. JoplingI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.