Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 10128

Seed Potatoes: Contamination

Tabled: 21 October 2024
Answered: 2 December 2024
Named Day

Question

Dave Doogan

Scottish National PartyAngus and Perthshire Glens

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to compensate seed potato farmers that lose potato cyst nematode clear status due to contamination caused by the construction of national infrastructure including

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
Landowners, businesses and homeowners that have electrical equipment, such as pylons or towers, sited on their land have the right to compensation for the value of their land, as well as for any losses or expenses incurred. Acquiring authorities can also ...

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