§ Mr. Alan Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many deaths have been recorded from poisoning by paraquat weed-killers; in how many cases victims have been successfully treated; what were the ages of those who died; if he will impose a complete ban upon its sale; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonIn 1969 and 1970, the deaths in England and Wales where paraquat was mentioned, with age-groups shown in brackets, were as follows: