HC Deb 21 January 1982 vol 16 c159W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will take the appropriate measures to prevent the importing of bees into Great Britain until varroa infestation has been eliminated.

Mrs. Fenner

Varroasis is unknown in Great Britain. The Importation of Bees Order 1980 provides for the licensing of all imports of bees. Licences are not issued for imports of bees from countries where varroasis is known to exist.

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