Written question asked by Tim J Smith (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 February 1997. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What assessment he has made of the reports into the possible danger of introducing rabies in imported animals carried out (a) by the European Commission in 1991 and (b) by the New Zealand Department of Agriculture in 1994; and if he will place copies of those reports in the Library. - Both reports are being taken into account in the current review of rabies control policy. Copies of the reports have already been placed in the Library.

Answer: Mr. Tim Smith: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the reports into the possible danger of introducing rabies in imported animals carried out (a) by the European Commission in 1991 and (b) by the New Zealand Department of Agriculture in 1994; and if he will place copies of those reports in the Library. [14983] Mrs. Browning: Both reports are being taken into account in the current review of rabies control policy. Copies of the reports have already been placed in the Library.

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