South African fruit and vegetable imports
The Minister said the prohibition on South African fruit and vegetables remains in force, with no licences issued since January 1987 and no known breaches.
asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the present position in relation to the importation of South African produce into this country; if, as a result of his Department's monitoring of the situation, he has satisfied himself that the ban on South African produce is being fully adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
The Government order introducing a prohibition, except under licence, on the importation of South African fruit and vegetables continues to operate. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has not issued any import licences under this order since 1 January 1987 and he is not aware of any breaches of the order.