§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to offer new guidance concerning the disposal of organophosphate sheep dips; and if he has any proposals to ban the use of soakaways for this purpose.
§ Mr. MacleanSheep dip disposal is currently being reviewed by the pesticide disposal working group, which reports to the independent Advisory Committee on Pesticides. Moreover sheep dip product licences—including organophosphates—are being included in a review of ectoparasiticide product licences commencing this year. In the light of the conclusions of these reviews I shall consider whether to revise existing guidance. Increased restrictions on the use of soakaways would be a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment.
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