Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 12 March 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. It was answered by Lord Douglas-Miller (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Seed Potatoes: Northern Ireland

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Douglas-Miller on 11 March (HL2836), whether, prior to the UK leaving the EU, seed potatoes could be moved by professional operators in Great Britain directly to Northern Ireland consumers.

Answer: Under the Windsor Framework, seed potatoes can now move again from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the terms of the NI plant health label scheme. This means professional operators in Great Britain can send seed potatoes to professional operators in Northern Ireland for commercial growing in Northern Ireland. Once these are planted in Northern Ireland and grown into potatoes for consumption, or used to produce further seed potatoes, they can be sold into Northern Ireland retailers and garden centres for personal use.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL3202
Session: 2023-24
Related items: Seed Potatoes: Northern Ireland
Monday, 11 March 2024
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Northern Ireland Seed potatoes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk