On Wednesday 21 November Soil Association policy director Peter Melchett, and head of policy Emma Hockridge, gave evidence to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Insects and Insecticides. Speaking to MPs, they called on the Government to take strong action against one of the key culprits causing a catastrophic decline in bee and other pollinator numbers: neonicotinoid pesticides.
Insects and insecticides Witnesses
- Pesticide Action Network UK, and Buglife
- National Farmers Union, and Soil Association
http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Main/Player.aspx?meetingId=11852
What a very interesting nearly 2hrs of discussion and debate; Buglife and PAN, along with Peter Melchett (Soil Association) provided such good information the NFU was humiliated with the position on the precautionary principle and their implied incontrovertible evidence not to change was teased out by the very astute science adviser. Well worth getting embedded for future showing and/or reference. Thanks for this illuminating piece, to be recommended to all to watch. Caroline Lucas very good. Perhaps a review for the newsletter? We should support both these other organisations!
Ron