§ Lord Onslow of Wokingasked Her Majesty's Government:
What representations have been received from national or European organisations concerning the damage caused by pyrethroid sheep dips. [HL799]
§ Baroness HaymanThe Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions has received correspondence from members of the Salmon and Trout 165WA Association expressing concern about the effect on aquatic life of pollution incidents involving synthetic pyrethroid sheep dips.
Last month, the Government published draft regulations relating to England, Wales and Scotland which propose additional protection for groundwater from a number of substances, including synthetic pyrethroids. During the consultation period, which ends on 14 April, we expect to receive further comments on the impacts of synthetic pyrethroids on the aquatic environment.