Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 67752
Beekeeping: Safety
Tabled: 14 July 2025
Answered: 22 July 2025
Question
Mr Angus MacDonald
Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has had discussions with representatives of the beekeeping sector on improving public safety measures during hive management.
Answer
Mary CreaghEnsuring public safety is of great importance to Defra and beekeeping groups. Defra and representatives of the beekeeping sector work closely to raise awareness of the safety measures that should be in place during hive management.