§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he plans with farmers in areas affected by fall-out from Chernobyl concerning prospects for the current year.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonI have no plans at present for any general discussions with farmers in these areas, but my Department is carrying out a number of research programmes including the assessment of the likely uptake of caesium 137 in upland vegetation this season and will be keeping farmers informed of the results of their work.