Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 3 April 2008.

Agriculture: Foot and Mouth Disease

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:With reference to the Foot and Mouth Review 2007 (pp 67–8), what proposals have been developed to integrate the data systems used in various parts of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in order to improve the accuracy of livestock location in the event of an outbreak of the disease.

Answer: The Animal Health Agency has a business reform programme which will replace the core systems supporting disease emergencies. It also has a livestock partnership programme that is aimed at addressing the systems supporting identification and movement of livestock. These programmes will provide integrated solutions. The Foot and Mouth Review 2007, chaired by Dr lain Anderson, sets out these plans for changes to the systems used to support disease outbreaks under the Future Ssystems heading on page 72 of the report and supports the approach being taken. The report can be found on the Cabinet Office website.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2881; 700 c190WA
Session: 2007-08
Subjects: Databases Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Disease control Livestock
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk