§ Mrs. LaitTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what action Customs and Excise are taking in Scotland against the illegal importation of meat from China. [73001]
§ Mr. MorleyI am advised that the Food Standards Agency has issued a Food Hazard Warning to local authorities and investigations are taking place to establish the source and extent of the illegal importation of meat from China. Any illegally imported meat, and products containing illegally imported meat, are being controlled by local authorities.