COUNTERFEIT PESTICIDES

Early day motion 2176, tabled 7 October 2008 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 23 members.

That this House recognises that there is an increasing presence of counterfeit pesticides on the European market; notes with concern that fake pesticides pose a significant threat to the health of farmers, consumers and the environment; further notes with concern that the reputations of food producers and farmers are tainted by replica pesticides; expresses concern at their negative economic impact; and calls on the Government to recognise the extent of the problem and reassess the current legal mechanisms used to regulate their use.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 12, Labour 8, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.