§ Richard Younger-RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and rural Affairs how many horses have died from ingesting ragwort in each of the last 10 years. [13597]
§ Mr. MorleyThis information is not collected by the Department. However I can confirm that where agricultural land, or land used by farmers who have602W diversified into equine enterprises, is threatened by the spread of injurious weeds such as ragwort the Department will continue to investigate any complaints received. We will also use our links with other organisations such as the British Horse Society to ensure horse owners are aware of the dangers of ragwort.