Written question asked by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 March 2007.

Organophosphates

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the current membership of the inter-departmental Official Group on Organophosphates (the Carden committee); what was the date of its last meeting; when it is expected to meet next; and what will be the matters included on the agenda for that meeting.

Answer: The Official Group on Organophosphates is chaired by the Chief Veterinary Officer and has membership from: Cabinet Office; Defra: Environmental Protection Strategy Division and Defra legal advisers; Department of Health (including legal advisers); Food Standards Agency; Health and Safety Executive; Health Protection Agency; Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency; Ministry of Defence; National Assembly for Wales Agriculture Department; Office of Science and Technology; Pesticides Safety Directorate; Scottish Executive Environment, Rural Affairs Department; Scottish Executive Health Department; Veterinary Medicines Directorate who also provide the secretariat. The group last met on 19 April 2005. The secretariat has recently begun preparations for the next meeting, which is likely to be held during the summer. The complete agenda has yet to be confirmed. However, it will include a review of completed research projects and consideration of a summary paper which will be presented to the Committee on Toxicology for their advice on the way forward. We anticipate receiving this advice in autumn 2007.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2640; 690 c185-6WA
Session: 2006-07
Subjects: Membership Meetings Organophosphate Interdepartmental Monitoring Group
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk