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 Creagh
Protecting 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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