HL Deb 07 July 2004 vol 663 cc97-8WA
Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Statement in the House of Commons on 25 May (HC Deb. 75WS), what European Union legislation and regulation they anticipate in 2004–05 to which the Pesticides Safety Directorate will be expected to have an input. [HL3488]

Lord Whitty:

During this period the Government anticipate the following European Union legislation and regulation to which PSD will be expected to have an input:

  1. the revision of Council Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the authorisation of plant protection products;
  1. a new regulation of the European Parliament and the Council concerning maximum residue levels for pesticides;
  2. a new thematic strategy on sustainable pesticide use under the Sixth Environmental Action Programme;
  3. decision on the authorisation of plant protection products under Directive 91/414/EEC;
  4. decisions to set new maximum residue levels and amend existing ones.
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