Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 1997. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: Pursuant to his Answer of 30th January, Official Report, 289 c355W, what assessment he has made of the compliance with the labelling, compositional and packaging requirements of ammonium nitrate currently despatched from the Port of Tilbury.

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 30 January, Official Report, column 355, what assessment he has made of the compliance with the labelling, compositional and packaging requirements of ammonium nitrate currently despatched from the port of Tilbury. [14363] Mrs. Browning: The Fertilisers Regulations 1991, as amended, are primarily measures to protect the purchaser, and offences relate mainly to selling or having in possession with a view to sale. Enforcement is the responsibility of local authorities. The Ministry has not assessed the level of compliance of ammonium nitrate fertiliser passing through Tilbury.

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