§ The Countess of Marasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many thefts of Temik (10 per cent Aldicarb) have occurred in the United Kingdom to the knowledge of the Pesticides Safety Directorate since September 2001; what quantities were stolen; how much has been recovered; and whether copies of the field reports of all investigated incidents will be placed in the Library of the House. [HL1278]
§ Lord WhittyThe Pesticide Safety Directorate is aware of two thefts of Temik since September 2001.
Fifty four 20 kg drums were reported stolen from a lorry in Suffolk in February 2003. In the second case, three 10 kg boxes were stolen from a farm in Selby, Yorkshire in March 2003.
No material was recovered in either case. Both were investigated by the local police and copies of their reports will be placed in the Library of the House.
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§ The Countess of Marasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether stolen Temik (10 per cent Aldicarb) could be used to contaminate public water supplies; and, if so, what action has been taken to prevent or detect such an occurrence. [HL1279]
§ Lord WhittyWater companies have security precautions in place at their sites to protect them from attack, including contamination of supply, as well as procedures for responding to incidents. Details of these arrangements are not disclosed for security reasons. The quality of potable water is also continually monitored to ensure it meets the prescribed standards.