§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what precautionary instructions and advice have been issued to farmers in respect of safeguarding the storing of fertilisers; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI have been asked to reply.
The Health and Safety Executive has issued a range of guidance relating to the storage of fertilisers and most recently this subject has been covered in its publication entitled "Farmwise". Agriculture inspectors also advise farmers on the safe storage of fertilisers during their site visits.