Written questions

Glyphosate

Commons · Question 7885 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Joshua Reynolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the impact of glyphosate-based herbicides on wild pollinators and biodiversity in public spaces; and what criteria will inform the Government's decision on the renewal of

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 16 Jun 2026

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently undertaking a renewal assessment of the pesticide active substance glyphosate to determine whether it continues to meet the strict approval criteria for use in pesticide products in Great Britain. This re...