§ 34. Mr. FlynnTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is proposing to take to prevent the pollution of water courses by nitrate fertiliser.
§ Mr. RyderI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given earlier to the hon. Member for Harrow, West (Mr. Hughes).
§ 72. Mr. TredinnickTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received recently from representatives of farmers concerning pollution caused by nitrate fertilisers and farm waste; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RyderFarmers' representatives have in broad terms welcomed the Government's general approach to tackling the nitrate problem as set out in the consultation document recently issued by the Agriculture Departments of England and Wales. They also broadly support the measures being taken to combat the farm waste pollution problem.