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Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 September 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 September 2018. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 September 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Ragwort: Weed Control

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department has published for local authorities on requiring the removal of ragwort from public land.

Answer

Guidance is available on the ‘Prevent harmful weeds and invasive non-native plants spreading’ GOV.UK webpage. Additionally, the ‘Code of Practice on How to Prevent the Spread of Ragwort’ sets out guidance for all landowners, including local authorities, on when and how ragwort should be removed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
170838
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Weed control Ragwort
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk