Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 January 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 January 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the mechanism is for the disposal of diseased coley taken from within salmon cages; and what assessment she has made of the effect diseased coley has on domestic farm animals in Shetland. - Inc ref to SI 1999/646.

Answer: Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the mechanism is for the disposal of diseased coley taken from within salmon cages; and what assessment she has made of the effect diseased coley has on domestic farm animals in Shetland. [88723] Mr. Morley: The disposal of diseased fish from fish farming operations in Great Britain must be carried out in accordance with the Animal By-Products Order 1999 (SI 1999/646). The disposal of diseased fish in Shetland is the responsibility of the Scottish Executive.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 88723; 397 c235W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Animal welfare Diseases Fishing catches Farms Fish Livestock Waste disposal White fish Shetland
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