Illegal Meat Imports

HC Deb 04 June 2003 vol 406 cc414-5W

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent discussions she has had with HM Customs and Excise regarding intelligence on illegal meat imports. [116075]

Mr. Morley

Officials from Defra have regular meetings with colleagues in HM Customs and Excise to discuss intelligence matters with regard to illegal imports of animal and plant products.

We will be jointly analysing available data to look for trends and will be discussing ways in which we can disseminate the information.