§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what inspection is carried out at transit points for personal imports of foreign meat. [152381]
§ Ms QuinIn the course of normal surveillance of individuals entering the UK, Customs officers do become aware of personal imports of foreign meat or meat products from third countries. Where they suspect the import is not permitted, they notify either local authority officials or MAFF officials where appropriate who take the necessary action. In most cases this involves seizing and destroying the product.