John Bruton
Question:110 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if his attention has been drawn to research by the soil survey and land research centre in Britain which suggests that 2.2 million tons of soil is eroded each year in England and Wales; if any similar research is being carried out here; and if there is evidence that rates of soil erosion are increasing, decreasing or static. [14483/01]