§ Mr. SpellerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he will take to ensure that any proposal to import domestic waste from other countries into the United Kingdom will satisfy the requirements of the Importation of Animal Products and Poultry Products Order 1980; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what factors he takes into account when considering licence applications under the Importation of Animal Products and Poultry Products Order.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonIn considering applications for new licence under the Importation of Animal Products and Poultry Products Order 1980, particular account is taken of the animal health status of the exporting country, the nature of the product concerned and its potential to carry disease, so that possible disease risks may be assessed. No licence to import domestic waste will be granted unless we can be satisfied that there are adequate safeguards against such risks.