§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans she has to bring forward measures to restrict the sale from supermarkets, garden centres and other retail outlets of Dieffenbachia picta—Dumb Cane—and other species of that genus, or to make the prominent display of safety warning labels mandatory at sites of sale; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. JackThe conditions under which potentially hazardous plants are sold by supermarkets and garden centres is a matter currently being considered by the horticultural industry. An industry voluntary code of practice is in the final stages of preparation and is expected to be published later in the summer. This is an industry-led initiative and a good example of self-regulation.