Rat and mice fears calmed

Chris Davies MEP

Fears that rat and mice numbers could explode has now been calmed.

The fears initially came from a new EU law which intends to curb the use of dangerous chemicals.

A meeting called by Rochdale Euro-MP Chris Davies to give public health and safety experts the chance to explain their concerns to Brussels officials has paid off.

In a formal response to a parliamentary question, EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik has now promised 'open discussions' to ensure that rodenticides can continue for essential uses.

Chris Davies said: "Problems such as the damage that rats and mice can do to electrical wiring in buildings had been overlooked by the Commission when it drafted its proposal. Good law making requires listening and learning."