PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Controlled Burning: Coronavirus (15 May 2020)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to amend the regulations on heather burning during the covid-19 outbreak.
Asked by:
Mr Richard Holden (Conservative)
Asked by:
Mr Richard Holden (Conservative)
Answer
The Government has always been clear of the need to end burning of protected blanket bog to conserve these vulnerable habitats. We are looking at how legislation could achieve this and considering next steps.
Answered by:
Rebecca Pow (Conservative)
22 May 2020
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