Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 2026

Pesticides: Neonicotinoids

Tabled: 29 July 2024
Answered: 3 September 2024
Named Day

Question

Sir Desmond Swayne

ConservativeNew 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.

Answer

Emma Hardy
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 po...

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