PESTICIDES IN FOOD

Early day motion 99, tabled 26 November 2003 by Michael Weir (Scottish National Party). Signed by 37 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 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 21, Liberal Democrat 9, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2, DUP 1.