Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 50416
Bees: Imports
Tabled: 6 May 2025
Answered: 14 May 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has considered temporarily restricting imports of queen bees from regions with a high risk of parasitic infestation.
Answer
Mary CreaghProtecting our country from pests and diseases is a key priority and that is why we have stringent monitoring processes in place to detect pests and diseases. Imports of honey bees are only accepted from approved countries and are subject to rules relatin...
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