Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Moynihan (Conservative). It was answered by Lord De Mauley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 March 2013.
Pesticides: Bees
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to support European Commission proposals, to be discussed at the Standing Committee on Phytopharmaceuticals on 14 March, to reduce the use of a range of neonicotinoid pesticides hazardous to honey bees.
- Answer
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My Lords, the Government take very seriously the need to protect honey bees and other pollinators. We are completing our scientific assessment of neonicotinoids and have carried out new field trials. We have urged the Commission to base any proposal on a proper assessment of the science and not to make a hasty decision which might have significant knock-on impacts. We have concerns about the Commission’s current proposal as it does not appear to follow this course.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 744 cc264-6
- Session
- 2012-13
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Procedure
- Topical questions (HL)
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- EU action Bees Neonicotinoids
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