§ The Minister for Rural Affairs and Local Environmental Quality (Alun Michael)I have set the Pesticides Safety Directorate the following performance targets for 2004–05.
To evaluate pesticide approval applications and contribute to the EU review programme.To develop policy initiatives to reduce the negative impact of pesticides and to encourage alternative control measures.To ensure UK objectives are reflected in EU legislation and regulation.>To monitor actively pesticide use and limit illegal use by taking appropriate enforcement action.To increase public awareness and understanding of safe use and regulation of pesticides.To recover the full cost of our operations from the industry and DEFRA, and achieve efficiency savings.Further details are given in the business plan, a copy of which has been provided to the Library of the House.