Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 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 he will make it his policy to list cases of slaughter on suspicion of foot and mouth disease on his Department's web site.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make it his policy to list cases of slaughter on suspicion of foot and mouth disease on his Department's website. [159376] Ms Quin: The website presently lists the details of all premises that have been confirmed as having foot and mouth disease present. We do not currently include premises where slaughter on suspicion has been authorised, but do not rule this out and further consideration to it will be given.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c473W;368 c474W; 159376
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Disclosure of information Disease control Foot and mouth disease Internet
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk