§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for what reasons the cost of food inspections is charged to farmers. [63129]
§ Mr. RookerThe dairy hygiene inspections carried out by the Dairy Hygiene Inspectorate are charged to farmers. Charging for inspections was introduced in 1987 as part of the previous administration's policy to recover a proportion of ADAS costs through charges.