Written question asked by Baroness Byford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2003. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

Whether, when illegal food imports are seized, they are tested for the foot and mouth disease virus or any other virus. [HL 105].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 105; 655 c50WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Food Foot and mouth disease Imports Testing Smuggling Seized articles Viral diseases