Non-native Species
(asked on 24th February 2020) - View Source
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to establish a dedicated inspectorate for invasive non-native species; and if so, when.
This question was answered on 27th February 2020
The Government is carefully considering the case for an invasive non-native species (INNS) inspectorate and the functions that it might carry out.
The Government will look to determine if a separate inspectorate is required based on an assessment of costs, benefits and practicalities. The Government will also assess whether existing inspectorates might be extended in scope to carry out INNS related functions.