HC Deb 25 October 1989 vol 158 c506W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what guidance his Department has issued to farmers who store straw and stubble in open fields close to public highways and in the vicinity of private property, in respect of height of stack, and closeness to properties to avoid a fire risk.

Mr. Maclean

Officers of my Agricultural Development and Advisory Service will advise farmers on how to store straw in open fields in such a way as to keep to a minimum any possible risks from fire to people, highways and private property.