§ Mrs. BrowningTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many hours810W have been spent by DEFRA staff at UK air and seaports assessing biosecurity since the 2001 foot and mouth outbreak. [77538]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 28 October 2002]: Staff from the State Veterinary Service, and Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate carry out a wide range of duties at ports and airports. Information on the hours spent assessing biosecurity is not available. Since 2001, SVS staff have increased their surveillance work at ports and airports.