§ Lord Moranasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are aware of the findings about the toxicity of ivermectin to marine life reported in The Times on 23 February; and, if so, whether they intend to ban it or restrict its use in the marine environment. [HL790]
§ Lord DonoughueThe Government are aware of this report, although our understanding is that it has yet to be formally published. However, there is currently no veterinary medicinal product authorised for use in the marine environment which contains ivermectin. If any application for authorisation of such a veterinary medicinal product were submitted, then this report would be considered along with all of the other data relevant to that application.