Mr. Brendan Gleeson:

I may ask Mr. Savage to help me. He will correct me if I am wrong about anything. We have been engaging very closely with the Scottish authorities and they have an area which is free of the beetle. People in the timber industry have imported timber from that beetle-free area. In the context of the discussion, this year, we have narrowed that area by about 35 km around the perimeter. We are not importing timber from any area within 35 km of the beetle-free area. The area from which we are importing timber is getting smaller and smaller. We are monitoring the situation all the time and are engaging with the Scottish authorities. It is a concern. We have thought about all possibilities, including a ban, but our view is a ban at this point would be unlawful and could breach the trade and co-operation agreement with the UK. When things are done that affect trade, there may be reciprocation from people. If we stop stuff coming in from a country with which we or the EU have a trade deal, there could be reciprocal action. It is something we have to watch very carefully, which we are doing. It is a concern.