Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Thursday, 26 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, what discussions he has had with Ministers from other EU and European countries on the introduction of a regime for permanent use of vaccination against foot and mouth disease. - (Holding answer 30 April 2001).

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with Ministers from other EU and European countries on the introduction of a regime for permanent use of vaccination against foot and mouth disease. [159513] Ms Quin: [holding answer 30 April 2001]: None. There was a general discussion of foot and mouth disease at the informal meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers at Ostersund on 8-10 April, at which some member states called for a reassessment of current EU policy but none advocated permanent use of vaccination against foot and mouth disease.

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