Neonicotinoid Insecticides
Councillor Wright to move:
In February, the European Union’s food-safety agency concluded that three controversial neonicotinoid insecticides posed a high risk to wild bees and honeybees.
It looks likely that the EU will soon move to ban all uses of the insecticides on outdoor crops.
Michael Gove, Environment Secretary, indicated last year that the UK would not oppose a further EU ban on bee harming pesticides.
This Council notes these changed circumstances since the last debate on this issue in July 2016 and now resolves to strengthen its excellent pollinator strategy, by banning bee harming pesticides on all land under its control.
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In accordance with standing order 6(2), the Motion was withdrawn.