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Written question asked by Steve Reed (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Friday, 22 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Beetles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department first identified the presence of the Colorado beetle in the UK.

Answer

The UK first identified the presence of the Colorado beetle in the UK in 1877.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
199390
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Non-native species Beetles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk