Skip to main content

Written question asked by Debbie Abrahams (Labour) on Friday, 13 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 April 2012. It was answered by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 April 2012 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Strychnine

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment his Department has made of alternatives to strychnine for pest control.
Answer

Strychnine was not supported by industry under the relevant EU legislation dealing with pest control chemicals, and can no longer be used in pest control. No specific assessment has been made of alternatives to strychnine for pest control.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103529; 543 c404W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Pesticides Strychnine
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk