Written question asked by Ralph Howell (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 November 1996. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 November 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What measures his Department is taking to prevent a foot and mouth disease epidemic.

Answer: Sir Ralph Howell: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures his Department is taking to prevent a foot and mouth disease epidemic. [6485] Mrs. Browning: There are many measures in place, both nationally and in the European Community, to prevent the introduction of foot and mouth disease. More specifically, as a result of the recent outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in parts of Greece and Bulgaria, imports of cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and other biungulate species from, or transiting through, these areas have been prohibited. Imports of certain animal products from these areas are subject to strict conditions of trade designed to eliminate the risk of transmission of the disease.

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