date:Aug 14, 2014
Health Agency will also play a vital role in stopping pests, diseases, and invasive non-native species entering the UK.
Environment Minister Lord de Mauley said: Bringing together animal and plant health inspection functions in the Animal and Plant Health Agency makes very good sense. It will enable joined up working on plant and animal diseases and pests, and will increase our resilience and flexibility to respond to emergencies.
AHVLA Chief Executive Chris Hadkiss said: I am really looking