NBU came out promptly for the Gosport sighting as there was a creditable photo.The bee inspector was on site yesterday, trapping and tracing the nest ... whilst it is still not confirmed I don't think it's a sick joke - there have been apiary sightings which they want to confirm.
There are also 3 other creditable sightings in completely different locations currently being followed up.
Don't hold your breath on being notified though. Beekeepers get notified through the media along with everybody else.