Article 42 (notification of the presence or suspected presence of certain plant pests)

6.  For paragraph (4) of article 42 substitute—

“(4) If the Secretary of State becomes aware of the presence or suspected presence of Xylella fastidiosa (Wells et al.) in any place or area in England, the Secretary of State must ensure that any person having under their control plants which may be infected by Xylella fastidiosa (Wells et al.) is immediately informed of—

(a) its presence or suspected presence;

(b) the possible consequences arising from its presence or suspected presence; and

(c) the measures to be taken as a result.”.