HC Deb 22 February 1985 vol 73 c636W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what information he has as to the grounds on which the herbicide paraquat has been banned in West Germany; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacGregor

We understand that the West German authorities are concerned that on certain soils biologically available residues of paraquat may persist. We await a full explanation from the West German authorities, which has recently been requested by West Germany's EC partners.

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