Written question asked by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Thursday, 7 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 21 December 2000 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 steps he is taking to reduce pesticide use. (Failed OPQ).
- Answer
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Ms Bridget Prentice: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to reduce pesticide use. [142357] Mr. Morley: We strictly regulate pesticides use, on the basis of independent scientific advice. We encourage farmers and growers to use pesticides responsibly and the pesticides forum promotes minimisation of use.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 360 c328W; 142357
- Session
- 2000-01
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Environment protection Pesticides
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