HC Deb 09 November 1989 vol 159 cc770-1W
21. Mr. Patrick Thompson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to improve the effectiveness of his Department's policies on minimising the harmful effects of pesticide spray drift.

Mr. Gummer

Users of pesticides must avoid the harmful effects of spray drifts, and we have published a draft code of practice to help farmers and growers comply with their legal obligations.

66. Mr. Alan W. Williams

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the operation of the advisory committee on pesticides.

Mr. Maclean

Yes.

69. Mr. Boswell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what publications his Department has recently produced on pesticides.

Mr. Maclean

During 1989 my Department has produced, or collaborated in the production ofThe Pesticide Register" a monthly list of new approvals; Pesticides 1989" an annual list of approved products; Pesticides and Food: A Balanced View" a free booklet which answers the questions most often asked by consumers; Report of the Working Party on Pesticides Residues 1985–1988"; Wildlife Poisoning Incidents Report 1987"; plus evaluations by the advisory committee on pesticides of five new active ingredients and various ad hoc surveys.