Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 39684

Glyphosate: Licensing

Tabled: 19 March 2025
Answered: 28 March 2025

Question

Anna Gelderd

LabourSouth East Cornwall

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to hold a public consultation ahead of the reapproval process for glyphosate in December 2025.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) acts as competent authority for pesticides under delegated powers from Defra and Devolved Governments. As part of the process for all pesticide active substances being considered for renewal in Great Britain (GB), HSE...

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