§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to make the results of the tests of lead in milk and meat available to the individual farmers affected by lead-contaminated cattle feed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerThe results of the tests on milk are now being made available to individual farmers.
I recently announced schemes which will provide for the removal of restrictions on cattle in circumstances where this can be done without risk to public health. The results of tests made pursuant to these schemes will be given to the farmers concerned as soon as possible.
478WDetails of the schemes have already been sent out to the farmers concerned and I shall be sending a copy to the hon. Gentleman for information.