HC Deb 11 November 1998 vol 319 c254W
Mr. Kidney

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give further guidance to highway authorities and landowners on the containment of ragwort. [58538]

Mr. Morley

The Highways Agency seeks to control ragwort on the trunkroad network in accordance with a code of practice for routine maintenance.

General advice on control of injurious weeds, including ragwort, is available from MAFF Regional Service Centres. I am actively considering ways in which this could be more effective.