asked the Secretary of State for Industry what are the companies involved in the marketing of 2,4,5-T in the United Kingdom both at wholesale and retail levels; what tonnage each firm handles; and what is the commercial value of the product, both wholesale and retail.

The MAFF publication " Approved Products for Farmers and Growers 1980 " lists companies which formulate 2,4,5-T products in the United Kingdom. Details of retail outlets, tonnages and values are not available.

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the commercial value of 2,4,5-T used annually in the United Kingdom for the years 1975 to 1979.

2,4,5-T is not separately distinguished in the overseas trade statistics, and it is therefore not possible to assess the commercial value of the substance used annually in the United Kingdom.