Written question asked by James Paice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 April 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 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, in what circumstances foot and mouth-free status can be achieved without the slaughter of vaccinated animals. - (Holding answer 2 April 2001).

Answer: Mr. Paice: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in what circumstances foot and mouth-free status can be achieved without the slaughter of vaccinated animals. [156650] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 2 April 2001]: The recent European Commission decision (2001/257/EC) authorises the vaccination without slaughter of cattle in specific areas of the UK. Chapter 2.1.1 of the OIE International Animal Health Code contains guidelines on the steps to be taken to regain foot and mouth disease-free status in various circumstances.

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