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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 grants are available to beekeepers (a) to test their bees for varroa and (b) to treat bees with Bayvarol.
Answer

Mrs. Jackson: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what grants are available to beekeepers (a) to test their bees for varroa and (b) to treat bees with Bayvarol. [18797] Mr. Boswell: The Ministry provides a free diagnostic and information service for varroa, with the cost of treatment being borne by beekeepers. In addition the Ministry funds around £200,000 of research and development work relating to varroa.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18797; 292 c200W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Animals Central government Diseases Grants Beekeeping Varroosis Bees