§ Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent representations she has received and discussions she has had regarding publicity material for international travellers through the "Don't Bring Back More Than You Bargained For" campaign to prevent illegal meat imports entering the UK. [101267]
§ Mr. MorleyWe have received a number of representations about the "Don't Bring Back More Than You Bargained For" campaign through such means as Parliamentary Questions, Ministers Correspondence, and correspondence from individuals. Officials have had regular discussions with the National Farmers Union and the Women's Institute about our publicity campaign. Officials are also in discussion with the Central Office of Information and HM Customs about our future publicity strategy.
§ Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what health risks are associated with fish and fish products brought into the UK by international travellers through the "Don't Bring Back More Than You Bargained For" campaign. [101269]
§ Mr. MorleyThe illegal import of live or dead fish could result in the introduction of serious fish diseases listed in Council Directive 91/67/EEC which could 143W prejudice the high health status of farmed and wild species of fish in the UK. While such diseases have not been shown to cause illness in humans, the uncontrolled movement of fish and fish products could pose other hazards to human health.