§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by what date he now plans to withdraw diphenyl-trichloro-ethane and other harmful pesticides from horticultural use; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartAfter 30th September this year no organochlorine pesticides will be supplied by their manufacturers for horticultural uses for which adequate less persistent alternatives are available.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce legislation for the control of pesticides, as recommended in the First Report of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartMy right hon. Friend is considering this recommendation with his colleagues.