HL Deb 08 December 1994 vol 559 c105WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are conducting any research into the effects of chronic low level exposure to organophosphate pesticides and herbicides on workers and residents in market gardening and fruit growing districts with a record of high usage of these chemicals; and

Whether they are conducting any research into the health effects on people of long term, low level exposure to organophosphate pesticides used in domestic or workplace premises for pest control.

Earl Howe

We are not conducting any research into these precise areas. However, the possibility that cumulative exposure could carry a risk to health is taken into account when considering applications for pesticides approval.