§ Mr. Pendryasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, having regard to Northern Ireland legislation contained in the Risk of Infectious Diseases of Fish Order SRO 1973 No. 392, he intends to prohibit the importation of any shellfish unless under licence.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithI shall be issuing a consultation document shortly on our review of inland and inshore fisheries which will set out proposals relating to the protection of British fish and shellfish stocks against the importation of pests and diseases. I am considering whether any other action is needed in the meantime.