§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he will take to ensure the safe disposal of alphachloralose and other pesticides which are held by individuals but which no longer have approved use under the pesticide regulations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanAdvice on disposal of unwanted pesticides is given in a code of practice for the safe use of pesticides by this Department and the Health and Safety Commission, which was issued last year. Detailed consideration is now being given to a scheme to offer the collection and disposal of unwanted pesticides held on farms, which would be run by trade associations. This will complement the long-term campaign, launched in March, to persuade those who abuse pesticides such as alphachloralose to kill wildlife that this practice is wrong and unnecessary.