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Written question asked by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 November 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 November 2012. It was answered by David Heath (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 29 November 2012 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Ash Dieback Disease

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many businesses are authorised to passport the movement of ash trees in the UK.

[130064]

Answer

The Plant Health (Forestry) (Amendment) Order 2012 prohibits all movements of ash plants, trees and seeds into and within Great Britain unless the material originates from a pest free area. Equivalent legislation exists in Northern Ireland. As yet no pest free areas have been recognised and there are no nurseries authorised to issue plant passports for the movement of ash plants, trees or seeds in the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
130064; 554 c462W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Disease control Transport Trees Ash dieback disease
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk