asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will review the organisation of the Advisory Committee on Pesticides; if he is satisfied that it is carrying out its duties adequately; and if he will make a statement.

Possible extensions to the role of the Advisory Committee on Pesticides were proposed in one of the recommendations in the seventh report of the Royal Commission on environmental pollution. The Government are still considering the recommendations in this report. I am satisfied that the committee is adequately carrying out its duties.