§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food from whom he has received representations on the importation of bush meat in personal luggage in the last three years; and what response he has made. [153358]
§ Mr. Nick BrownMAFF has received representations from both the general public and trade sources from time to time over the last three years on the importation of meat. In some cases this referred to "wild game" meat which we take to include bush meat although there is no working definition of the latter term. Where we were asked for advice, we provided information about the UK's import requirements for all kinds of meat. Where we have been advised of the possibility of illegal imports of meat, the relevant enforcement authorities have been advised and the appropriate action taken. Where illegal meat has been identified it is seized and destroyed.