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Written question asked by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 14 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Beekeeping: Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has had discussions with representatives of the beekeeping sector on improving public safety measures during hive management.

Answer

Ensuring public safety is of great importance to Defra and beekeeping groups. Defra and representatives of the beekeeping sector work closely to raise awareness of the safety measures that should be in place during hive management.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67752
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Safety Beekeeping
Link
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