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Pesticides: Taxation

Asked by Martin WrigleyLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 28 January 2025UIN 25802

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of placing a levy on pesticides.

Answered by Emma Hardy

The Government is not currently considering a levy on pesticides products.

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