Government responded: We recognise the serious threat posed by small hive beetle. EU areas affected by this pest are not permitted to export to the UK. Strict controls apply to imports into the UK from other areas. The Government recognises that some beekeepers are concerned about the new trading arrangements and the

You may be aware that there is an intention to circumvent the restrictions on the movement of bees from the EU and in particular Italy, by moving the bees via Northern Ireland into the UK. Some of the Italian bees are known to be infested with the Small Hive Beetle (SHB). If