Pesticides: Neonicotinoids

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 3 September 2024.

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Photo of Desmond Swayne Desmond Swayne Conservative, New Forest West

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure that the pesticide Cruiser SB is properly assessed before being authorised for use.

Photo of Emma Hardy Emma Hardy The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Pesticides are strictly regulated based on the risks and benefits of use. The Government will always take decisions according to these legal requirements and with full consideration of the evidence.

This government recognises that nature is at a crisis point across Britain. We will therefore change existing policies to prevent the use of those neonicotinoid pesticides that threaten our vital pollinators.

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