Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 15 May 2008.
Bees
- Question
- asked Her Majesty's Government:What would be the projected loss to the United Kingdom economy of the death of (a) 25 per cent, (b) 50 per cent, and (c) 75 per cent of the honey bee population in the United Kingdom.
- Answer
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There is no specific information on the impact that the large-scale loss of honey bees would have on the economy although it could be significant. The level and nature of the impact would, for example, need to take into account the geographic distribution of the losses, which crops were affected, what measures were taken by beekeepers and crop producers in mitigation, and the result of any interactions with other pollinators.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 3524; 701 c147WA
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Bees
- Link
- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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