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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 March 2002. It was answered by Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 March 2002.


Falconer of Thoroton, Lord

Question
Whether it is the licensing authority, the employer or the end user of an organophosphate pesticide, veterinary medicine or human medicine who is ultimately liable for damage to human health following the finding by Cherry N. et al at the University of Manchester that some individuals have a genetic susceptibility to such damage. [HL 3344].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 3344; 633 c61-2WA
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Liability Health hazards Pesticides Medicine Organophosphates Veterinary medicine