Written question asked by Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 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 the Minister responsible for managing foot and mouth disease in the Welsh Assembly with regard to increased use of the Army to speed up implementation of the cull and carcass removal or incineration schemes; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Opik: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with the Minister responsible for managing foot and mouth disease in the Welsh Assembly with regard to increased use of the Army to speed up implementation of the cull and carcase removal or incineration schemes; and if he will make a statement. [158728] Ms Quin: The Ministry is in constant contact with the National Assembly for Wales about all matters relating to the current foot and mouth outbreak. The Army has provided valuable assistance in speeding up the slaughter and disposal of carcases.

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