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Written question asked by David Tredinnick (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 27 April 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Friday, 27 April 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 the Government will issue advice to farmers on the use of homoeopathic borax in the prevention of foot and mouth disease. - (Holding answer 9 April 2001).
Answer

Mr. Tredinnick: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the Government will issue advice to farmers on the use of homoeopathic borax in the prevention of foot and mouth disease. [157708] Ms Quin: [holding answer 9 April 2001]: Advice regarding the use of the homoeopathic product Borax has been given to farmers via the MAFF foot and mouth website, and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate website.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
157708; 367 c405W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Complementary medicine Drugs Disease control Foot and mouth disease Homeopathy
Link
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