§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list by location, the number of farms that have been banned by his Department from supplying farm produce from their premises to the public because of the possibility of toxic chemicals entering the food chain; what review he is currently carrying out to safeguard the farmers' livelihood; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesOne farm, near Bolsover in Derbyshire. is subject to an order, under part I of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 because it is contaminated with dioxins to an unacceptable degree. Following the placing of restrictions the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service has given free advice to the farmer on his future farming options. The Government policy with regard to compensation which applies in cases of this nature is that it is the polluter who must pay.