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Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 February 2019 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 February 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Non-native Species

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on what dates (a) power of entry and (b) species control provisions have been used under Section 14(4A) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, as amended by Section 23 of the Infrastructure Act 2015.

Answer

Enforcement of Section 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act is a matter for the police and Defra therefore does not hold a record of when those powers have been used.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
223796
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Non-native species
Legislation
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Infrastructure Act 2015
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk