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Written question asked by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Monday, 18 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 January 2021. It was answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 January 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Neonicotinoids

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether in the decision to approve the 2021 emergency authorisation of neonicotinoid use for sugar beet an assessment of risk to (a) mammals, (b) soil dwelling organisms and (c) aquatic invertebrates was undertaken.

Answer

The assessment carried out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) included consideration of risks to the environment. Potential risks to mammals, soil-dwelling organisms and aquatic invertebrates were included in that assessment. In respect of aquatic invertebrates, the HSE assessment indicated that the normal standards for authorisation under the relevant legislation were met.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
139022
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Invertebrates Sugar beet Mammals Neonicotinoids
Link
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