Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 July 2001. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 July 2001.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

What is their latest information on the relative importance of the mechanisms for the spread of foot and mouth disease and in particular spreading by the wind, movements of vehicles and machinery, farm workers and itinerant contract workers, wild animals, and recreational walkers on footpaths and in open country. [HL 82]. - Inc table.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 82; 626 c77-8WA

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Farms Disease control Foot and mouth disease Farmers Staff Transport Wildlife Walking Epidemiology

Contains statistics

Yes