Written question asked by Alasdair Morgan (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 April 2001. It was answered by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What discussions she has had with the Scottish Executive on the impact of foot and mouth disease on the Scottish economy. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Alasdair Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions she has had with the Scottish Executive on the impact of foot and mouth disease on the Scottish economy. [155174] Mr. Foulkes: My colleagues in the Scottish Executive have kept me fully briefed on developments in Scotland and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State was able to witness first hand the action being taken to contain and eradicate and to discuss the impact of the disease on the Scottish economy on her visit to Dumfries and Galloway with the Prime Minister last Friday.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 366 c168W; 155174
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Cooperation Disease control Foot and mouth disease Economic situation Scotland Scottish Executive
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