Written question asked by Helen Jackson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What representations he has received from beekeepers about the threat posed by varroa.

Answer: Mrs. Helen Jackson: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from beekeepers about the threat posed by varroa; and if he will make a statement. [18799] Mr. Boswell: We take the threat to honey bees from varroa most seriously and this is a matter upon which we have received a number of representations from beekeepers. The Ministry continues to work closely with beekeeping organisations to control the impact and spread of varroa.

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