§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice has been issued by his Department concerning the adverse effects on some human beings of contact with Vapona strips or similar insecticides.
§ Mr. DorrellNone.
All insecticides have to be approved for use under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986. Before approval is given advice must be sought from the statutory Advisory Committee on Pesticides.
Manufacturers are required under the regulations to state on the product what precautions should be taken by those who are likely to use or come into contact with it. Provided these precautions are taken, it would be most unlikely for any adverse effects to be experienced. We are not aware of any adverse effects being reported from the use of these particular products.