What are the risks to animal and human health from the smell arising from the mass burial pits for animals slaughtered on account of foot and mouth. [HL 1685].

What are the risks to animal and human health from the smell arising from the mass burial pits for animals slaughtered on account of foot and mouth. [HL 1685].

Which bodies are responsible for monitoring run-off and seepage from the clinker and residues resulting from burning dead farm animals, and from burying such animals, during the current foot and mouth outbreak; what resources are being devoted to such monitoring; and whether they are satisfied there is no resulting health...

Which bodies are responsible for monitoring run-off and seepage from the clinker and residues resulting from burning dead farm animals, and from burying such animals, during the current foot and mouth outbreak; what resources are being devoted to such monitoring; and whether they are satisfied there is no resulting health...

Whether they have carried out an assessment of the risk due to BSE infectivity from disposal of cattle during the present outbreak of foot and mouth disease. [HL 1661]. - Including ref to 1 April revision of the DNV risk assessment, in Library.

Whether they have carried out an assessment of the risk due to BSE infectivity from disposal of cattle during the present outbreak of foot and mouth disease. [HL 1661]. - Including ref to 1 April revision of the DNV risk assessment, in Library.

Whether any parts or materials derived from parts of Odocoileus species, or Cervus elaphus nelsoni may be imported from North America; and, if so, what safeguards are in place to prevent the introduction of chronic wasting disease into the United Kingdom. [HL 4789].

Whether any parts or materials derived from parts of Odocoileus species, or Cervus elaphus nelsoni may be imported from North America; and, if so, what safeguards are in place to prevent the introduction of chronic wasting disease into the United Kingdom. [HL 4789].

Whether they have considered the wide-ranging recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) in their report on Microbial Antibiotic Resistance in Relation to Food Safety which was published in August 1999. [HL 1716]. - Includes ref to fact that copies of Governments response in...

Whether they have considered the wide-ranging recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) in their report on Microbial Antibiotic Resistance in Relation to Food Safety which was published in August 1999. [HL 1716]. - Includes ref to fact that copies of Governments response in...

What are the known toxicological effects of epichlorohydrin on the central nervous system, mitochondria, kidneys and liver; and what are its known mutagenci and carinogenic properties and the effects upon humans of acute and chronic exposure. [HL 1084]. - Includes ref to Environmental Health Criteria 33).

What are the known toxicological effects of epichlorohydrin on the central nervous system, mitochondria, kidneys and liver; and what are its known mutagenci and carinogenic properties and the effects upon humans of acute and chronic exposure. [HL 1084]. - Includes ref to Environmental Health Criteria 33).

Whether the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, in conjunction with the Pesticides Safety Directorate, relating to their assessment of the health effects of organophosphates, have asked manufacturers to provide data relating to the effects of organophosphates on human immune, endocrine and reproductive systems. [HL 1002].

Whether the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, in conjunction with the Pesticides Safety Directorate, relating to their assessment of the health effects of organophosphates, have asked manufacturers to provide data relating to the effects of organophosphates on human immune, endocrine and reproductive systems. [HL 1002].

Whether they have commissioned any basic research into the nature and mechanisms of toxicity and other components and contaminants in the dipwash, as recommended in the Veterinary Products Committee report of February 1997; and if so, who conducted the research and with what results. [HL 676].

Whether they have commissioned any basic research into the nature and mechanisms of toxicity and other components and contaminants in the dipwash, as recommended in the Veterinary Products Committee report of February 1997; and if so, who conducted the research and with what results. [HL 676].

Further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Hayman on 10 November (WA 160-161), whether they agree with the advice given by the Joint Food Safety and Standards Group that the use of sewage sludge in French animal feed causes no immediate public health risk. [HL 291].

Further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Hayman on 10 November (WA 160-161), whether they agree with the advice given by the Joint Food Safety and Standards Group that the use of sewage sludge in French animal feed causes no immediate public health risk. [HL 291].

What proportion of the suspected adverse reactions to organophosphate sheep dips reported to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate indicated the onset of symptoms before the end of 1992 and after that date; and whether any of the reports involved children. [HL 322]. - Includes ref to the report of the meetings...

What proportion of the suspected adverse reactions to organophosphate sheep dips reported to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate indicated the onset of symptoms before the end of 1992 and after that date; and whether any of the reports involved children. [HL 322]. - Includes ref to the report of the meetings...

When the report by the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment on the human health implications of organophosphates will be published. [HL 104]. - Includes ref to The Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COT) report on organophosphates...

When the report by the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment on the human health implications of organophosphates will be published. [HL 104]. - Includes ref to The Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COT) report on organophosphates...

How the Medical Advisory Panel on BSE quantifies the percentage risk of contracting new variant CJD from eating beef on the bone. [HL 4400]. - Includes fact that a copy of the Chief Medical Officer's advice is available in the Library.

How the Medical Advisory Panel on BSE quantifies the percentage risk of contracting new variant CJD from eating beef on the bone. [HL 4400]. - Includes fact that a copy of the Chief Medical Officer's advice is available in the Library.

Whether in their judgment French meat is safe to eat. [HL 4398].

Whether in their judgment French meat is safe to eat. [HL 4398].

In relation to the genetically engineered hormone rBST, which stimulates IGF-1, a blood hormone which causes cells to divide, what research has been carried out into the side-effects of rBST in cows, such as increased mastitis and higher antibiotic residues in milk; whether research has been, or will be, commissioned...

In relation to the genetically engineered hormone rBST, which stimulates IGF-1, a blood hormone which causes cells to divide, what research has been carried out into the side-effects of rBST in cows, such as increased mastitis and higher antibiotic residues in milk; whether research has been, or will be, commissioned...

In relation to the genetically engineered hormone rBST, which stimulates IGF-1, a blood hormone which causes cells to divide, whether women with relatively small increases in their blood-levels of IGF-1 are up to seven times more likely to develop post-menopausal breast cancer. [HL 4005].

In relation to the genetically engineered hormone rBST, which stimulates IGF-1, a blood hormone which causes cells to divide, whether women with relatively small increases in their blood-levels of IGF-1 are up to seven times more likely to develop post-menopausal breast cancer. [HL 4005].

Given that French wine producers have been forbidden to add dried bulls blood to French wines by the European Community since October 1997, whether imported French wine produced before 1997 is a health hazard to British drinkers. [HL 3825].

Given that French wine producers have been forbidden to add dried bulls blood to French wines by the European Community since October 1997, whether imported French wine produced before 1997 is a health hazard to British drinkers. [HL 3825].

What are the current estimated costs to the National Health Service and Social Security of smoking-related illnesses. [HL 3649]. - Includes figures.

What are the current estimated costs to the National Health Service and Social Security of smoking-related illnesses. [HL 3649]. - Includes figures.