HC Deb 18 March 1965 vol 708 cc317-8W
102. Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware that pesticides like dieldrin continue to be sold after a ban has been imposed on their sale; and what steps he takes to enforce such bans.

Mr. Hoy

These pesticides may still be sold for some uses. If my hon. Friend has evidence that sales are being made for uses that have been discontinued, perhaps he would let me have full details. All the restrictions are, of course, voluntary and there are no powers to impose a legal prohibition, but the organisations concerned have agreed to co-operate in giving effect to the restrictions.