Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001 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 civilians and other staff working at Throckmorton airfield on the disposal of carcasses (a) have contact with other livestock in other locations or (b) live on a livestock farm; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figure.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if civilians and other staff working at Throckmorton airfield on the disposal of carcases (a) have contact with other livestock in other locations or (b) live on a livestock farm; and if he will make a statement. [158566] Ms Quin: There have been 120 personnel involved in the disposal operation at Throckmorton during the peak of activity. Some may have stayed in bed-and-breakfast accommodation on farms, making a contribution to individual local business and to the wider rural economy in the locality. Strict decontamination routines are enforced, which apply to both vehicles and personnel entering and leaving the site.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c470-1W;368 c471W; 158566
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Disease control Foot and mouth disease Staff Waste disposal Throckmorton
Contains statistics: Yes
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