§ 56. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has noted that DDT pesticide is easily absorbed by human tissue following the eating of foodstuffs contaminated by it, and that it tends to remain permanently in the body; and what steps he is taking to prevent its indiscriminate use by farmers and market gardeners.
§ Mr. HareDDT eaten by a mammal may be stored in its fat, but not in any other of its tissues. It slowly disappears from the fat when intake ceases. Although DDT has a very wide range of use, I have no reason to think that it is used indiscriminately. When used in the manner recommended, I am advised that it does not present a risk to human health. Therefore I do not propose to take steps to restrict its use.