§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on responsibility for security at ports and airports to counter illegal imports of meat. [121271]
§ Mr. Bradshaw[holding answer 23 June 2003]: Following the recommendations of the Cabinet Office Review of enforcement structures which reported in November 2002, responsibility for anti-smuggling activities was transferred to HM Customs and Excise on 11 April. Defra retains responsibility for policy on illegal imports of meat and animal products.