Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 January 2004. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has been made by the Pesticide Safety Directorate of the effects on human health of pesticides containing aldicarb. - Inc ref to DIR 91/414/EEC.

Answer: Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment has been made by the Pesticide Safety Directorate of the effects on human health of pesticides containing aldicarb. [150521] Alun Michael: The UK was the `rapporteur member state' for aldicarb in the EC review of pesticides under Directive 91/414/EEC. The Pesticides Safety Directorate was thus responsible for examining extensive scientific data on aldicarb to draft an assessment report for review by all other member states and the EC Commission. The EC review of aldicarb concluded that under normal conditions of use there would be no unacceptable risks to workers or consumers. However, the substance is being phased out due to potential environmental impacts.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 417 c378W; 150521
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Chemicals Health hazards Protection Pesticides Plants Pesticides Safety Directorate Aldicarb
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk