§ Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with other Government departments on the(a) level of illegal meat imports to the UK and (b) effectiveness of port controls and enforcement measures to tackle illegal meat imports, in respect of his role in assessing the work of HM Customs and Excise. [19544]
§ Mr. BoatengTreasury Ministers regularly have discussions with ministerial colleagues across Government on a wide variety of matters.
Customs officials frequently consult officials in other Government Departments, particularly the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, about the operation and effectiveness of controls on meat imports.
203WIn accordance Exemption 2 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information it would be inappropriate to provide details of such inter-departmental discussions.