Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 41467

Horticulture: Import Controls

Tabled: 26 March 2025

Answered: 1 April 2025

Question

John Lamont

Conservative — Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that (a) the border target operating model and (b) border control posts are adequately (i) resourced and (ii) equipped to ensure horticult

Answer

Daniel Zeichner

Checks at border control posts are handled by trained staff working to standard operating procedures, ensuring inspections are undertaken safely and efficiently. The Animal Plant and Health Agency plant health import inspection process is accredited to th...

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