HC Deb 07 April 2000 vol 347 cc607-8W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will meet Plantlife to discuss its proposals to prevent the spread of invasive species; and if he will make a statement. [117587]

Mr. Mullin

My Department welcomes the work carried out by Plantlife identifying the problems caused by nonnative invasive plant species. Next year, my Department plans to carry out a review of the effectiveness of current policies concerning non-native species which threaten native biodiversity. A meeting between myself and representatives from Plantlife could be arranged at the start of this review process.