HC Deb 19 January 1988 vol 125 c640W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what period for consultation will be provided in connection with the proposed new draft plant health order in relation to potato cyst nematodes (eelworms).

Mr. Viggers

Proposals for a draft plant health order were sent to interested organisations on 27 November 1987 with a request for comment by 22 December. A meeting between the Department of Agriculture and those organisations which have expressed reservations on the proposals has been arranged for 29 January. The Department will then consider the contents of the order in light of views expressed.