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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1090917/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Defra is keen to ensure that we uphold our high standards of welfare including in relation to equines.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Control of Horses Act 2015 means landowners and occupiers can remove horses and other equines, including donkeys and their hybrids, that are unlawfully left on their land and immediately take them to a place of safety. Landowners must notify the local police within 24 hours of doing so, as well as the equine\u2019s owner if identifiable.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>Local authorities have powers under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to investigate concerns about the ill-treatment or neglect of animals, and any person or organisation, such as the RSPCA, can take forward a private prosecution under the 2006 Act if there is sufficient evidence.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>In addition, from October 2020 it will be mandatory for all owners to microchip their horses, ponies and donkeys. The new Central Equine Database will then allow local authorities and police to track down the owners of abandoned horses and ensure that appropriate action is taken, and the animals are given the care they deserve. It will also mean lost or stolen horses will be reunited with their owners more easily.<\/p>"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1086721/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Government has published advice on how to help hedgehogs through the creation of hedgehog havens and making gardens as welcoming as possible. This can be accessed at: <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/government/news/five-simple-steps-to-transform-gardens-in-to-hedgehog-havens\" target=\"_blank\">www.gov.uk/government/news/five-simple-steps-to-transform-gardens-in-to-hedgehog-havens<\/a><\/p><p> <\/p><p>We support the excellent work being undertaken by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and the People\u2019s Trust for Endangered Species, such as the Hedgehog Street campaign and their Conservation Strategy for Hedgehogs which sets out a ten year approach to supporting this species. Natural England is taking action to address some of the objectives in this strategy.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>As set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan, we are committed to creating or restoring 500,000 hectares of wildlife-rich habitat to provide benefits for species such as the hedgehog. Agri-environment schemes such as Countryside Stewardship provide funding to restore, extend and link important habitats and boost food resources for a range of species including hedgehogs.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>These actions are at a national level. We do not hold information on how they are being taken forward in the East Midlands specifically.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1083617/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Defra has calculated the Nottinghamshire District and Borough Councils' yearly percentage of household waste sent for reuse, recycling or composting since 2015. They are as follows:<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> <\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2014/15<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2015/16<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2016/17<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2017/18<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Ashfield District Council<\/p><\/td><td><p>32.5%<\/p><\/td><td><p>31.8%<\/p><\/td><td><p>41.0%<\/p><\/td><td><p>40.8%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Bassetlaw District Council<\/p><\/td><td><p>19.2%<\/p><\/td><td><p>20.1%<\/p><\/td><td><p>21.1%<\/p><\/td><td><p>24.8%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Broxtowe Borough Council<\/p><\/td><td><p>39.0%<\/p><\/td><td><p>38.5%<\/p><\/td><td><p>39.9%<\/p><\/td><td><p>38.5%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Gedling Borough Council<\/p><\/td><td><p>36.2%<\/p><\/td><td><p>35.6%<\/p><\/td><td><p>36.7%<\/p><\/td><td><p>35.2%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Mansfield District Council<\/p><\/td><td><p>35.8%<\/p><\/td><td><p>34.5%<\/p><\/td><td><p>34.6%<\/p><\/td><td><p>32.6%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Newark and Sherwood District Council<\/p><\/td><td><p>27.0%<\/p><\/td><td><p>30.3%<\/p><\/td><td><p>31.9%<\/p><\/td><td><p>31.9%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Rushcliffe Borough Council<\/p><\/td><td><p>49.0%<\/p><\/td><td><p>49.0%<\/p><\/td><td><p>50.4%<\/p><\/td><td><p>50.2%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Nottinghamshire County Council<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>42.8%<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>42.5%<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>44.2%<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>43.7%<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p> <\/p>"}
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