§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what research is being carried out into the danger to human health and growth of all chemicals used in aerial spraying; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonUnder the Pesticides Safety Precautions Scheme, no chemical is cleared by the Government for use in aerial spraying unless they and the Advisory Committee on Pesticides and Other Toxic Chemicals are satisfied in the light of adequate scientific evidence that it can safely be so used in accordance with the conditions for aerial spraying laid down by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.