Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 33007

Pesticides: Bees

Tabled: 24 February 2025

Answered: 4 March 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made as assessment of the potential impact of RNA pesticides on the bee population.

Answer

Emma Hardy

Defra has not made an assessment of the potential impact of RNA pesticides on the bee population. At present, there are no RNA interference plant protection products (PPPs) authorised for use in GB. Should anyone wish to market an RNA interference PPP for...

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