PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN FOOD

Early day motion 1747, tabled 14 October 2004 by Michael Weir (Scottish National Party). Signed by 41 members.

That this House is concerned that recent research has shown that fresh fruit and vegetables on sale in UK supermarkets continue to have high levels of pesticide residues; and believes that food producers, retailers and the Government must all take action to ensure a reduction in the use of pesticides in food production and the eradication of residues in food.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 8, Scottish National Party 5, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.