Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 6811

Sugar Beet: Neonicotinoids

Tabled: 4 October 2024

Answered: 16 October 2024

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of granting a further derogation for the use of (a) Cruiser and (b) other neonicotinoids on sugar-beet crops in 2025.

Answer

Emma Hardy

Pesticides are strictly regulated based on the risks and benefits of use. Decisions on Emergency Authorisation applications for use of neonicotinoids on sugar beet for 2025 will be taken in line with the legal requirements of Regulation 1107/2009 (Article...

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