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Written question asked by Gavin Strang (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Viscount Hailsham (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
How many premises have been affected by the recent outbreak of Newcastle's disease. - Includes figure.
Answer

Dr. Strang: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many premises have been affected by the recent outbreak of Newcastle disease. [20052] Mr. Hogg: Between 1 January 1997 and 12 March 1997, Newcastle disease had been confirmed on seven premises in Great Britain.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20052; 292 c369W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Diseases Poultry Newcastle disease
Contains statistics
Yes