To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the provisions which apply to the posting of smoked salmon (a) in Scotland to European destinations and (b) from Europe to destinations in Scotland.

[holding answer 11 February 1991]: Mail for European destinations is accepted provided that it is appropriately packed with a completed customs declaration form and is in compliance with any restrictions and prohibitions which are in force in the relevant country. Incoming packages from European countries would, of course, be subject to the postal requirements of the country of origin and would need to have a satisfactory customs declaration.