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My Lords, we know that we have fewer trees in this country than most countries in Europe, yet we also know that trees capture CO2 and other noxious gases. If we are to meet our national obligations to try to reduce global warming, we will have to step up our planting of trees; there is no other way we are going to be able to do it.
My Lords, we know that we have fewer trees in this country than most countries in Europe, yet we also know that trees capture CO2 and other noxious gases. If we are to meet our national obligations to try to reduce global warming, we will have to step up our planting of trees; there is no other way we are going to be able to do it.
The noble Lord is absolutely right: we have to practise what we preach domestically, which is why we have put an enormous amount of money through the Nature for Climate fund to promote that and through other schemes. We are encouraging land managers to look at tree planting and are seeing an increased number being planted. The supply chain to support that is so important. I have just come back from Costa Rica, which has doubled its tree cover in recent years, and we want to increase ours significantly in the UK.
My Lords, I have always felt that one of the great contributions we made to the European Union was by insisting upon the environmental and animal welfare standards. Having read these memorandums—the documents on official controls—I found there was so much in them, so I think the Government are committed...
My Lords, I have always felt that one of the great contributions we made to the European Union was by insisting upon the environmental and animal welfare standards. Having read these memorandums—the documents on official controls—I found there was so much in them, so I think the Government are committed...
My Lords, I will pursue the issue of the WTO regulations. I am advised that the WTO says that there will be no tariffs on agricultural products. Have the Government had proper legal advice that that will not apply to the UK if we leave without a deal and that it certainly will not apply to us in relation to the United States?
My Lords, I will pursue the issue of the WTO regulations. I am advised that the WTO says that there will be no tariffs on agricultural products. Have the Government had proper legal advice that that will not apply to the UK if we leave without a deal and that it certainly will not apply to us in relation to the United States?
My Lords, particularly with animal welfare and agriculture, legal requirements that prevent the import of certain animal products will continue. Indeed, that is justified under Article XX of GATT. All imports of meat products must meet UK animal welfare slaughter requirements and come from an approved slaughterhouse. The Government have made it clear that the existing health and food safety restrictions on hormone treatment, antibiotics and chlorinated chicken will remain in place.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on the eco-system of importing timber with bark to the UK.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on the eco-system of importing timber with bark to the UK.
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs collect and publish National Statistics for the United Kingdom on the level of imports of woodfuel under commodity code 44011000: ‘fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms’. No record is made to differentiate the presence or absence of bark on imports of woodfuel.
Figures for 2011-15, the latest figures for which complete data is available, are shown the Table attached.
We recognise that wood can be a pathway for the introduction and movement of harmful plant pests. That is why a new Statutory Notification Scheme for importing solid woodfuel (firewood) came into force on 1 January 2017. This requires importers bringing firewood into England and Scotland from outside the UK to provide the Forestry Commission with at least three days’ prior notification of its arrival if it is coming by sea, road or rail, and four hours’ notice if arriving by air. The Welsh Assembly Government is expected to introduce a similar regulation.
The scheme will enable the Forestry Commission to gather information about the firewood importing trade, and to carry out risk-based and random inspections of a selection of imports. This will help to ensure that the firewood or its associated wooden packaging meets British plant health landing requirements.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much timber with bark for firewood has been imported into the UK in each of the last five years.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much timber with bark for firewood has been imported into the UK in each of the last five years.
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs collect and publish National Statistics for the United Kingdom on the level of imports of woodfuel under commodity code 44011000: ‘fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms’. No record is made to differentiate the presence or absence of bark on imports of woodfuel.
Figures for 2011-15, the latest figures for which complete data is available, are shown the Table attached.
We recognise that wood can be a pathway for the introduction and movement of harmful plant pests. That is why a new Statutory Notification Scheme for importing solid woodfuel (firewood) came into force on 1 January 2017. This requires importers bringing firewood into England and Scotland from outside the UK to provide the Forestry Commission with at least three days’ prior notification of its arrival if it is coming by sea, road or rail, and four hours’ notice if arriving by air. The Welsh Assembly Government is expected to introduce a similar regulation.
The scheme will enable the Forestry Commission to gather information about the firewood importing trade, and to carry out risk-based and random inspections of a selection of imports. This will help to ensure that the firewood or its associated wooden packaging meets British plant health landing requirements.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government from which countries timber with bark for firewood has been imported into the UK in the last five years.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government from which countries timber with bark for firewood has been imported into the UK in the last five years.
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs collect and publish National Statistics for the United Kingdom on the level of imports of woodfuel under commodity code 44011000: ‘fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms’. No record is made to differentiate the presence or absence of bark on imports of woodfuel.
Figures for 2011-15, the latest figures for which complete data is available, are shown the Table attached.
We recognise that wood can be a pathway for the introduction and movement of harmful plant pests. That is why a new Statutory Notification Scheme for importing solid woodfuel (firewood) came into force on 1 January 2017. This requires importers bringing firewood into England and Scotland from outside the UK to provide the Forestry Commission with at least three days’ prior notification of its arrival if it is coming by sea, road or rail, and four hours’ notice if arriving by air. The Welsh Assembly Government is expected to introduce a similar regulation.
The scheme will enable the Forestry Commission to gather information about the firewood importing trade, and to carry out risk-based and random inspections of a selection of imports. This will help to ensure that the firewood or its associated wooden packaging meets British plant health landing requirements.
Pursuant to his Answer of 7th December, Official Report, column 546, what was the expenditure on clothing which was imported for each of the armed forces for each of the last five years. - Information is not held centrally & could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. I will write...
Pursuant to his Answer of 7th December, Official Report, column 546, what was the expenditure on clothing which was imported for each of the armed forces for each of the last five years. - Information is not held centrally & could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. I will write...
If he will comment on the current status of the agreement reached on rabies control; and if he will outline the steps to be taken before it can be implemented.
If he will comment on the current status of the agreement reached on rabies control; and if he will outline the steps to be taken before it can be implemented.
What proposals have been agreed or are due to be agreed with regard to rabies controls on pet animals being imported into the United Kingdom other than those which are commercially traded.
What proposals have been agreed or are due to be agreed with regard to rabies controls on pet animals being imported into the United Kingdom other than those which are commercially traded.
Pursuant to his Answer of 22nd June, 210 Official Report, column 83W, how many animals in each category were imported into the United Kingdom in 1991. - These data are not collected.
Pursuant to his Answer of 22nd June, 210 Official Report, column 83W, how many animals in each category were imported into the United Kingdom in 1991. - These data are not collected.
Whether the regulations on rabies control agreed on 15th June apply to dogs and cats imported for breeding purposes from third countries as well as other EC countries.
Whether the regulations on rabies control agreed on 15th June apply to dogs and cats imported for breeding purposes from third countries as well as other EC countries.
How many (a) traded cats and dogs and (b) cats and dogs which are pets, were imported into the United Kingdom for each of the last five years. - Not collected by Ministry.
How many (a) traded cats and dogs and (b) cats and dogs which are pets, were imported into the United Kingdom for each of the last five years. - Not collected by Ministry.
To comment about the investigation into the consignment of Irish beef destined for Russia and found in Merseyside, indicating how much had already been bought by consumers.
To comment about the investigation into the consignment of Irish beef destined for Russia and found in Merseyside, indicating how much had already been bought by consumers.
If he will change the labelling requirements for eggs to ensure that imported eggs are not labelled as British.
If he will change the labelling requirements for eggs to ensure that imported eggs are not labelled as British.
If he will introduce measures to ensure that batches of eggs which have been imported are not released for distribution until the results of salmonella testing are known. - Inc ref to 168 c987 & 177 c562W.
If he will introduce measures to ensure that batches of eggs which have been imported are not released for distribution until the results of salmonella testing are known. - Inc ref to 168 c987 & 177 c562W.
What steps he is taking to establish an inspection and enforcement service to fully enforce international wildlife controls as recommended in the report on international trade in wildlife; to estimate cost of implementing all recommendations in recent Joint Nature Conservation Committee report on international trade in wildlife as they apply...
What steps he is taking to establish an inspection and enforcement service to fully enforce international wildlife controls as recommended in the report on international trade in wildlife; to estimate cost of implementing all recommendations in recent Joint Nature Conservation Committee report on international trade in wildlife as they apply...
To comment about the agreements which are currently in place between the United Kingdom and Argentinian governments concerning the import and export of beef between the two countries. - No such agreements exist.
To comment about the agreements which are currently in place between the United Kingdom and Argentinian governments concerning the import and export of beef between the two countries. - No such agreements exist.
What assessment he has made of the consequences of the proposal in the draft GATT text, that import controls on bananas should be converted into a tariff on ACP banana producers.
What assessment he has made of the consequences of the proposal in the draft GATT text, that import controls on bananas should be converted into a tariff on ACP banana producers.
If he will list the amounts and types of fruit, vegetables and meat with country of origin for food imported into the United Kingdom in (a) 1990 and (b)1991. - Inc fact that volumes & values of imports published in monthly CSO Business Monitor "Overseas Trade Statistics of the UK"-MM20...
If he will list the amounts and types of fruit, vegetables and meat with country of origin for food imported into the United Kingdom in (a) 1990 and (b)1991. - Inc fact that volumes & values of imports published in monthly CSO Business Monitor "Overseas Trade Statistics of the UK"-MM20...