Pesticides: Health Hazards
Commons · Question 116147 · Tabled 26 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Sir Julian Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Health and Safety Executive maintains up to date standards for pesticides.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 9 Mar 2026
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) makes decisions on whether to approve pesticides based on a careful scientific assessment of the risks, with the aim of achieving a high level of protection for people and the environment in line with regulatory requi...