Written question asked by Ian Gibson (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 April 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 6 April 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what research he is undertaking on the presence of vinclozolin in wine, fruit and vegetables. - Inc figures.

Answer: Dr. Gibson: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what research he is undertaking on the presence of vinclozolin in wine, fruit and vegetables. [37588] Mr. Rooker: This Department is not undertaking any specific research projects regarding the presence of vinclozolin in food. However, the Working Party on Pesticide Residues carries out an annual monitoring programme for pesticide residues, including vinclozolin, in food. In the 1998 programme, it is proposed to seek residues of vinclozolin in wine, 8 kinds of fruit, 11 kinds of vegetables and 7 other commodities. The results of these surveys will be available in the Working Party's Annual Report for 1998, to be published in 1999.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 310 c84-5W; 37588
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Contamination Food Fruit Pesticides Research Wines Residues Vegetables
Contains statistics: Yes