§ Mr. LevittTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the impact of charging for the inspection and licensing of sheep dips on(a) sheep farmers and(b) the environment. [44442]
§ Angela EagleI have been asked to reply.
The Government have no plans to license sheep dipping. However we have recently published draft Groundwater Regulations which are designed to enhance protection of groundwater from a number of dangerous substances, including sheep dips. The outcome of public consultation, including the costs involved, is currently under consideration.