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Neonicotinoids

Asked by Tim RocaLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 7 February 2025UIN 25545

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.

Answered by Emma Hardy

This Government is clear that we will change existing policies to end the use of neonicotinoid pesticides that threaten bees and other vital pollinators.

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