HC Deb 29 July 1974 vol 878 c58W
Mr. Newens

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that the regulations on the use of paraquat in agriculture are adequate to prevent injury to livestock, domestic pets and human beings.

Mr. Bishop

Yes; although no safeguards of this kind can be fully effective unless all concerned observe the precautions clearly prescribed on the containers n which this product is marketed.