HC Deb 26 July 1982 vol 28 c422W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to stop the spread of the plant commonly known as giant hogweed.

Mr. Allan Stewart

It is for the local authorities to decide whether the plant constitutes a nuisance under S. 16 of the Public Health (Scotland) Act 1897 and to take action accordingly.