Written question asked by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 27 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Weedkillers: Public Places
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to hold discussions with the devolved Administrations on supporting local authorities to transition away from the use of glyphosate-based herbicides in public spaces.
- Answer
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In March 2025, Defra, alongside the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive, published the UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) 2025. The NAP sets out how we intend to increase the uptake of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) across all sectors, including in the amenity sector. Defra will continue to work with devolved administrations to encourage sustainable practices in public spaces.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 85681
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Public places Weedkillers
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- 2025-11-03 12:48:12 +0000
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