§ Dr. GibsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further evaluation he is making of the use of organophosphates; and when he will report on it. [37589]
§ Mr. RookerMinisters have established an interdepartmental high-level group of officials to report on organophosphorus (OP) products. Its terms of reference were to monitor the processes by which information on OP products is shared between Government Departments, to draw together scientific evidence relevant to the policy issues, to advise on whether there are gaps in scientific knowledge, and to examine licensing procedures.
Ministers have recently received the detailed report of the Group and will publish it as soon as possible.