Explanatory note

These Regulations, which apply to Scotland only and which revoke and supersede the Seed Potatoes (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 1987, prescribe the fees payable in respect of certain matters arising under the Seed Potatoes Regulations 1984.

The fees for crop inspection of all classes have been increased by £3.00 per half hectare representing an increase of between 17% and 18%.

The fees for the provision of labels and seals have been increased to £1.50 and the reduced fee for returned unused labels has been increased from 40p to 50p. With the exception of the fee for the provision of labels with tie-holes and seals which has increased by 15% to £1.50 in line with the fee for labels without tie-holes, the increase is 25%.