§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what controls have been introduced by his Department on the use of methyl bromide within the United Kingdom; and what plans he has to ban methyl bromide imports into the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. YeoUse of methyl bromide as a fumigant is controlled under the Control of Pesticide Regulations 1986. The guidelines for its use as a soil fumigant are being revised. I have no plans at present to ban its import into the United Kingdom, but imports will be controlled under an EC regulation currently under discussion.