Written questions

Organophosphates: Health and Safety

Commons · Question 55640 · Tabled 30 May 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to review the potential impact oforganophosphate exposure on occupational health outcomes in agricultural workers.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 9 Jun 2025

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the enforcing authority for workplace health and safety on farms. The potential impact of organophosphate exposure on occupational health outcomes in agricultural workers, taking account of occupational exposure ri...