That this House expresses grave concern that fipronil and imidacloprid, pesticides banned for outdoor agricultural use, are still being widely used in domestic veterinary treatments for ticks and fleas in cats and dogs; recognises that the widespread use of these substances contributes significantly to freshwater pollution; highlights that these chemicals are among many available to pet owners, and that limiting their application would not impede effective pet parasite control; and therefore, calls upon the Government to urgently implement stricter regulations on veterinary medicines to effectively reduce the concentrations of these harmful pesticides in order to protect beneficial invertebrates and ecosystems for future generations.
Signatories (28)
- Rachael Maskell Sponsor
- Neil Duncan-Jordan
- Rachel Gilmour
- Cat Eccles
- Ruth Jones
- Brian Leishman
- John McDonnell
- Iqbal Mohamed
- Chris Hinchliff
- Kim Johnson
- Carla Denyer
- Siân Berry
- Hannah Spencer
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Adrian Ramsay
- Jo White
- Llinos Medi
- Ben Lake
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Ann Davies
- Pippa Heylings
- Jeremy Corbyn
- Chris Coghlan
- Andrew George
- Ian Byrne
- Steff Aquarone
- Bell Ribeiro-Addy
- Jamie Stone
Source
UK Parliament EDM data