§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the use of set-aside land for the growing of coriander for conservation into bio-diesel fuel. [39534]
§ Mr. BaldryIt is possible to grow coriander for industrial purposes as well as other oilseed plants on set-aside land under the area arable payment scheme. 225W However, because of its properties it may be preferable to use coriander oil in the production of specialist industrial oils—for nylons and cosmetics—rather than for biodiesel.