§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures he proposes to implement, following the European Community directive on nitrates in drinking, ground and sea water, to minimise the leeching of nitrates from agricultural land.
§ Mr. RyderThe document referred to is only a proposal at this stage and will have to be examined in detail and agreed by the Council of Ministers before any question of implementation arises.