Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 21 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 June 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with HM Customs and Excise regarding intelligence on illegal meat imports.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent discussions she has had with HM Customs and Excise regarding intelligence on illegal meat imports. [116075] Mr. Morley: Officials from Defra have regular meetings with colleagues in HM Customs and Excise to discuss intelligence matters with regard to illegal imports of animal and plant products. We will be jointly analysing available data to look for trends and will be discussing ways in which we can disseminate the information.

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