Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Monday, 17 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 January 2002. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 January 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what research his Department has commissioned on the use of chemicals in fly spray products linked to cancer. - Including fact that the Department has commissioned no research on the use of chemicals in fly spray products.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what research his Department has commissioned on the use of chemicals in fly spray products linked to cancer. [24339] Yvette Cooper: The Department has commissioned no research on the use of chemicals in fly spray products. All such pesticide products have to be approved by Ministers before they can be sold and used in the United Kingdom. It is the responsibility of industry to provide the data necessary to fully demonstrate the safety and efficacy of their products before approval can be granted. The independent Advisory Committee on Pesticides advises Ministers on these matters.

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