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Written question asked by Lord Lucas (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2003. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Monday, 8 September 2003.


Whitty, Lord

Question
With reference to the suspension on 19 April 2002 of a range of insecticides containing dichlorvos (a) what scientific, peer-reviewed evidence was used by the Advisory Committee on Pesticides in formulating the conclusion that dichlorvos might be genotoxic; (b) what evidence has subsequently become available to support or oppose this conclusion; (c) what research is under way to establish the truth or otherwise of this conclusion; and (d) what research or data gathering they are undertaking to monitor the incidence of clothes moth infestation in England. [HL 4047].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4047; 652 c85-6WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Clothing Pesticides Pest control Regulation Research Insecticides Dichlorvos Moths