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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 March 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 research is being undertaken into the survival of M.bovis in (a) soil, (b) dust, (c) water and (d) other materials. - (Holding answer 16 March 2001).
Answer

Mr. Drew: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what research is being undertaken into the survival of M.bovis in (a) soil, (b) dust, (c) water and (d) other materials. [154034] Ms Quin: [holding answer 16 March 2001]: The current research programme is designed to improve knowledge of the epidemiology, modes of transmission, pathogenesis and risk factors associated with bovine TB.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
365 c189-90W; 154034
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Water Research Bovine tuberculosis Soil Dust
Link
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