§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will make a statement on the safety of fruit which has been waxed or sprayed with fungicide.
§ Mr. SoamesFruit which has been waxed or sprayed with fungicide may be sold in the United Kingdom only if it complies with the relevant legislation. Such treatments are carefully evaluated by independent expert committees to ensure they are safe, and the evaluations are subject to review as approriate.