HC Deb 31 July 1981 vol 9 cc609-10W
Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is satisfied with the working of the regulations regarding the use of strychnine for extermination of vermin.

Mr. Wiggin

Under the relevant statutory provisions it is an offence to use strychnine for pest control other than for mole destruction, and then only with supplies purchased under permit issued by the Agriculture Departments. The working of these arrangements is currently being reviewed.

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