Clause 1 - Amendment of Weeds Act 1959 - to provide for the control of ragwort
Equine Welfare (Ragwort Control) Bill
9:25 am
Mr John Greenway (Ryedale, Conservative)
I am a little disappointed and surprised, because the hon. Member for Teignbridge (Richard Younger-Ross) has shown a great interest in the issue and willingly agreed to serve on the Committee, but I would say in his favour that he strongly supports the Bill. I am sure that no disrespect is intended by his not being here.
The decision to proceed on the basis of introducing a statutory code of practice, which is made clear in the amendments, reflects my concern and that of the Minister to ensure that what we agree will help, not hinder, the efforts of local authorities and other public landowners to control ragwort more effectively.