Japanese Knotweed Debate
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Lord Berkeley
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(7 years, 2 months ago)
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Lord Gardiner of Kimble
My Lords, there are community protection notices, which give local authorities and the police powers. I suggest that the noble Baroness considers that way forward.
Lord Berkeley (Lab)
My Lords, is the Minister aware of Japanese seaweed? I do not think you can eat it, but it is a serious invasive species in our watercourses and rivers. What action will the Government take to try to control that?
Lord Gardiner of Kimble
My Lords, there is a list of invasive species that we very much want to manage and control. The most important thing is biosecurity and awareness campaigns such as “Check, Clean, Dry”. We each have a responsibility to help deal with invasive species.