HC Deb 08 March 1990 vol 168 c846W
63. Sir Michael McNair-Wilson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had about his intention to end stubble burning.

Mr. Curry

There have been discussions with the National Farmers Union and the Country Landowners Association. These consultations, which are continuing, are focused on the scope of the limited exemptions foreseen in my right hon. Friend's statement of 30 November 1989 and on the strengthening of the National Farmers Union's code of practice in the period leading up to the proposed prohibition.

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