European Parliament
President.
Question No 18 by Philip Bushill-Matthews 
Subject: Action against the Netherlands for breaching the EU Plants Directive
For how long has the Commission been aware that the Netherlands is in breach of the EU Plants Directive?
What action has the Commission taken, and what future action will it take and when, to ensure compliance without delay?
Will the Commission support the principle of compensation for British farmers and growers who have purchased diseased plants and seed from the Netherlands?

