Written question asked by Lord Mason of Barnsley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 January 2004. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2004.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

To what extent the Environment Agency can assure the public that trout carrying the infectious ligula tapeworm spread by cormorants are not harmful to consumers. [HL 692].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 692; 656 c134WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Consumers Health hazards Fish Safety Trout Parasitic diseases