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<p>Invasive non-native species outbreaks since 2014 include several incursions of
Asian hornet, as well as raccoon, coati, quagga mussel, various leafed water milfoil,
acrobat ant, marbled newt, American comb jelly, Asian super ant, American lobster,
argentine ant, gulf wedge clam and pacific salmon.</p><p> </p><p>Swift and effective
action has been taken to remove populations of Asian hornet, American lobster, raccoon
and coati, with ongoing action against the various-leaved water milfoil. In some cases
it has not been feasible to eradicate species and so biosecurity measures to contain
or reduce spread are being developed.</p><p> </p><p>Biosecurity and control of invasive
non-native species are devolved matters. In England in 2016/17 the Government spent
an estimated total of £922,000 on biosecurity measures relating to invasive non-native
species.</p><p> </p><p>I will write to the Noble Baroness with further information
regarding the costs from 2014- 2018.</p>
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