Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2025. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Friday, 31 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Hornets: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with her counterpart in Northern Ireland on Asian hornets.
- Answer
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The British Irish Council (BIC) has an Invasive Species Work Sector which shares expertise and learning across the eight BIC administrations and makes decisions on common policies and approaches with respect to Invasive Species. Members include the UK Government and the Northern Ireland Executive. There is a Work Plan for this Work Sector and Asian hornets are one of the five key areas of focus.
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- Written question
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- 84167
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Hornets
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- 2025-10-31 15:01:40 +0000
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