Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2008. It was answered by Huw Irranca-Davies (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Mussels
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will instruct the Fish Health Inspectorate to reduce the five working days' notice required for a visual inspection of mussels on the seabed in an approved zone in the open sea west of Brixham harbour so as to provide an EU health certificate under Commission Decision 2007/104/EC.
- Answer
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[holding answer 17 November 2008]: The Fish Health Inspectorate's requirement for five working days notice is a long standing arrangement and part of their citizens charter. The Fish Health Inspectorate guarantee to provide a visual inspection service within this time period, but will endeavour to meet shorter deadlines where possible, through dialogue with the exporter.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 483 c306W; 236191
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Inspections Shellfish
- Link
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