HC Deb 14 November 1989 vol 160 cc182-3W
Mr. Andrew Welsh

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what research his Department is undertaking or commissioning into developing less allergy-inducing strains of oil seed rape.

Mr. Curry

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for East Lothian (Mr. Home Robertson) on 9 November (Official Report, column 782).

Mr. Andrew Welsh

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what research or investigation his Department has made into the health problems connected with the oil seed rape crop; what finance has been allocated to such projects; and what plans he has to develop further the recent research financed by Angus district council and Ninewells hospital.

Mr. Curry

I refer the hon. Member to the written answer given by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Health on 8 November (Official Report, column 684–85).

Mr. Andrew Welsh

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what conclusions his Department has reached on the results of the oil seed rape research project funded by Angus district council and Ninewells hospital on the relationship betwen oil seed rape and allergies, a copy of which has been sent to him; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

I refer the hon. Member to the written answer given by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Health on 8 November (Official Report, col. 684–85).