Bees: Imports
Commons · Question 50416 · Tabled 6 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 14 May 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has considered temporarily restricting imports of queen bees from regions with a high risk of parasitic infestation.
Answer
Answered by Mary Creagh, 14 May 2025
Protecting our country from pests and diseases is a key priority and that is why we have stringent monitoring processes in place to detect pests and diseases. Imports of honey bees are only accepted from approved countries and are subject to rules relatin...