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Written question asked by Patrick Nicholls (Conservative) on Monday, 9 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 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 a flock of sheep from Abermarle Barracks, Heddon-on-the-Wall, was slaughtered and buried prior to the outbreak at Burnside Farm. - (Holding answer 23 April 2001).
Answer

Mr. Nicholls: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a flock of sheep from Abermarle Barracks, Heddon-on-the-Wall, was slaughtered and buried prior to the outbreak at Burnside Farm. [158254] Ms Quin: [holding answer 23 April 2001]: No. We are assured that no sheep have been present within Albermarle barracks for a number of years.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
368 c235W; 158254
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Disease control Foot and mouth disease Sheep Northumberland
Link
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