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Insects and Insecticides

Inquiry

This inquiry examined the effect of systemic neonicotinoid pesticides on pollinators. In particular, the Committee considered Defra’s policy and regulations on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in the light of the available evidence on the impact of such pesticides on pollinators.

Work news

MPs urge Defra to suspend pesticide use due to bee decline

Environmental Audit Committee to publish report on Pollinators and Pesticides

MPs to hold final evidence session with Minister on Insects and Insecticides

22 February 2013

MPs take further oral evidence on insects and insecticides

6 February 2013

Environmental Audit Committee takes further oral evidence on insects and insecticides

30 January 2013

Environmental Audit Committee to question Defra Minister Lord de Mauley on latest developments on Insects and Insecticides

25 January 2013

EU Food Safety Authority announcement that neonicotinoid pesticides should not be used on crops attractive to honey bees

16 January 2013

Environmental Audit Committee oral evidence session on Wednesday 19 December postponed

17 December 2012

Environmental Audit Committee launches inquiry into Insects and Insecticides

25 September 2012

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