§ Mr. SwinneyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the occasions since 1 January on which Customs and Excise personnel have inspected loads of imported beef to ensure compliance with standards applied in the United Kingdom. [23775]
§ Mr. RookerChecks to ensure that imported beef meets the necessary health requirements are not the responsibility of Customs and Excise officers. Checks are carried out by the Department or authorised local authority officers at Border Inspection Posts and at places of destination. Details of the number of checks are not kept centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.