Question follow-through · 76871
Neonicotinoids
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how applications for emergency authorisation of banned neonicotinoids will be assessed under the new guidance; and whether an independent scientific advisory committee will be involved
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- Answering body
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Tabled
- 12 Sept 2025
- Target answer date
- 16 Sept 2025
- Answer
- 18 Sept 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling
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Votes on this topic
- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5 · 1 Jul 2026
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Recorded timeline
12 Sept 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how applications for emergency authorisation of banned neonicotinoids will be assessed under the new guidance; and whether an independent scientific advisory committee will be involved
16 Sept 2025
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
18 Sept 2025
Answer published
The new guidance applies to emergency authorisation applications for all pesticides, not just neonicotinoids. When considering applications, the possible adverse effects of the pesticide are weighed against the potential benefits of its use. Applicants mu...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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