§ 30. Mr. Aspinwallasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what role farm wardens would play in the case of an incident in the United Kingdom similar to that which occurred at Chernobyl; and what training they are given.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonFarm wardens are part of my Department's wartime organisation and there are no plans at present to appoint them for other purposes.
§ 32. Sir Nicholas Bonsorasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in the light of the lessons of the Chernobyl disaster, he proposes to increase the number of farm wardens and to enhance their training; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonFarm wardens are part of my Department's wartime organisation. There are no plans at present to appoint them for other purposes or to increases the numbers already estimated to be required in time of war.