Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 25 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 June 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will make it his policy to approve rabies antibody sera-testing for pet dogs and cats; and if he will make a statement. - Inc fact that list of approved laboratories to be placed in Library.

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make it his policy to approve rabies antibody sera-testing for pet dogs and cats; and if he will make a statement. [85748] Mr. Rooker: The Advisory Group on Quarantine recommended that under the new arrangements it proposed for pets, laboratories should be accredited to perform serological tests according to a quality procedure specified and operated by the British authorities. Once the Government have approved a list of laboratories for serological testing under the Pet Travel Scheme (which is expected soon), a list will be placed in the Library of the House.

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