§ 33. Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment. Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on measures in place to restrict the importation of illegal foodstuffs. [46543]
§ Mr. MorleyThe Government published an action plan on 28 March, which has a range of measures aimed at reducing the risk of exotic animal and plant diseases entering the country. The plan takes account of recent discussions the Government has had with stakeholder interests on the priorities and actions for the coming year to tackle the issue of illegal imports. A copy of the action plan will be placed in the House Libraries and it can also be viewed on line at http//www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/int-trde/prod-im/prod-im.htm.