§ Mrs. Dunwoodyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will provide a list of toxic substances imported into the United Kingdom that are banned in the country of production, including specifically those which are used as pesticides in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. TrippierI have been asked to reply.
The information requested is not available. Controls on the import and use of toxic substances are based on decisions by the United Kingdom regulatory authorities, observing European Community obligations where appropriate.