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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 April 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Sheep Dipping: Organophosphates

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing compensation to people affected by exposure to organophosphates in sheep dip.

Answer

Whilst the Government is sympathetic to those who are ill, the Government is neutral on the issue of compensation claims between those who believe that their health has been affected by exposure to organophosphates and the manufacturers of those products.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47548
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Compensation Health hazards Organophosphates Sheep dipping
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk