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Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 June 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Monday, 14 June 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many cattle tested positive for (a) brucellosis and (b) tuberculosis in Northern Ireland in 2003. - Inc figures.
Answer

Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many cattle tested positive for (a) brucellosis and (b) tuberculosis in Northern Ireland in 2003. [R] [178386] Mr. Pearson: The information is as follows. (a) In 2003, a total of 743 cattle tested positive for brucellosis in Northern Ireland. (b) In 2003, a total of 16,066 cattle tested positive for tuberculosis in Northern Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178386; 422 c700W
Session
2003-04
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Cattle Diseases Northern Ireland Livestock Bovine tuberculosis Brucellosis
Link
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