Written question asked by Lord Kimball (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2004. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 2004.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

Whether the Plant Health Inspectorate is the front line in protecting the United Kingdom from non-indigenous pathogens; and whether sufficient funding is available to ensure that all suspicious plants are destroyed and paid for. [HL 1159].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1159; 657 c189WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Compensation Finance Inspections Diseases Disease control Plants Pests Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate