Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:28 pm on 15 December 2021.
Lord Cunningham of Felling
Labour
3:28,
15 December 2021
Will the Minister make it clear to the House that neonicotinoids are injurious to the health of bees and other pollinators and ought not to be used? What are the Government doing to provide alternatives to these compounds and can he tell us specifically what financial contribution the Government are making to sort this out?
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