§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what research studies since 1970 at CBD Porton Down relating to effects of long-term low 227W level exposure to organophosphates were sponsored by his Department; what results were obtained; and if he will make a statement. [138050]
§ Ms Quin[holding answer 15 November 2000]: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 20 November 2000, Official Report, columns 62–63W.
Apart from the research project on the dose effect profiles for organophosphate sheep dips on brain electrical activity and cognitive performance in non-human primates, the Department has sponsored no study on the effects of long-term low level exposure to organophosphates at CBD Porton Down.