Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 14 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 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, if she will estimate the UK (a) fly, (b) mosquito and (c) cockroach population; and what the predicted numbers are in the event of a (i) one per cent., (ii) two per cent. and (iii) three per cent. increase on current average temperatures due to climate changes. - It has not proved possible to respond to the hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will estimate the UK (a) fly, (b) mosquito and (c) cockroach population; and what the predicted numbers are in the event of a (i) 1 per cent. (ii) two per cent. and (iii) three per cent. increase on current average temperatures due to climate changes. [192304] Mr. Bradshaw: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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