Whether animals on foot and mouth contiguous farms are automatically blood tested; and how many of these contiguous farms were found to be developing the disease. [HL 1979].

Whether animals on foot and mouth contiguous farms are automatically blood tested; and how many of these contiguous farms were found to be developing the disease. [HL 1979].

Why, early in March, scientists at Pirbright refused the offer of the United States Dept of Agriculture to supply field-testing kits based on the amplification of foot and mouth virus RNA by a real-time polymerase chain reaction; and whether they will reconsider their decision. [HL 1682].

Why, early in March, scientists at Pirbright refused the offer of the United States Dept of Agriculture to supply field-testing kits based on the amplification of foot and mouth virus RNA by a real-time polymerase chain reaction; and whether they will reconsider their decision. [HL 1682].

Whether they have any information on the consignment of sheep that was exported to France in January and tested positive for foot and mouth. [HL 2115].

Whether they have any information on the consignment of sheep that was exported to France in January and tested positive for foot and mouth. [HL 2115].

Whether animals slaughtered as part of a contiguous cull in a foot and mouth outbreak are routinely tested for the disease being present in that stock; and, if so, and the contiguous herd is found to prove positive, whether that farm is added to those recorded as having the infection....

Whether animals slaughtered as part of a contiguous cull in a foot and mouth outbreak are routinely tested for the disease being present in that stock; and, if so, and the contiguous herd is found to prove positive, whether that farm is added to those recorded as having the infection....

What is the "time lag" for the results of blood tests taken from animals caught up in foot and mouth outbreak week-by-week since these tests started. [HL 1977].

What is the "time lag" for the results of blood tests taken from animals caught up in foot and mouth outbreak week-by-week since these tests started. [HL 1977].

Whether they will report progress on future testing in England for the cattle diseases enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL) and brucellosis. [HL 2734].

Whether they will report progress on future testing in England for the cattle diseases enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL) and brucellosis. [HL 2734].

What monitoring the BSE in cattle do they propose to undertake in 2000-01. [HL 1968]. - Includes figures.

What monitoring the BSE in cattle do they propose to undertake in 2000-01. [HL 1968]. - Includes figures.

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Hayman on 17 March 2000 at 610 c235WA, which test was used in the survey of 4,163 cattle; and (a) what were the results of this survey or (b) when will these results be made public. [HL 1616]. - Includes figures.

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Hayman on 17 March 2000 at 610 c235WA, which test was used in the survey of 4,163 cattle; and (a) what were the results of this survey or (b) when will these results be made public. [HL 1616]. - Includes figures.

Whether they propose to test cattle slaughtered in the United Kingdom for BSE using any of the tests approved by the European Union for that purpose; and, if so, when; or, if not, why not. [HL 1522]. - Inc figures.

Whether they propose to test cattle slaughtered in the United Kingdom for BSE using any of the tests approved by the European Union for that purpose; and, if so, when; or, if not, why not. [HL 1522]. - Inc figures.

What are the minimum requirements for carrying out official examinations of tests and trials of those varieties of maize in respect of which an application has been made for entry onto a national list; and whether they will place in the Library of the House a copy of the documents...

What are the minimum requirements for carrying out official examinations of tests and trials of those varieties of maize in respect of which an application has been made for entry onto a national list; and whether they will place in the Library of the House a copy of the documents...

Whether they will specify, in respect of the herbicide glufosinate ammonium and its use on genetically modified crops; a) how many experimental permits they have given and refused under Regulation 5(2)(b) of the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986; b) the dates and periods of each such permit given and refused...

Whether they will specify, in respect of the herbicide glufosinate ammonium and its use on genetically modified crops; a) how many experimental permits they have given and refused under Regulation 5(2)(b) of the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986; b) the dates and periods of each such permit given and refused...

Whether a slaughterhouse owner who suspects that an animal presented for slaughter at his establishment may produce meat in which veterinary medicines residues may be above the statutory limits may require a sample to be procured by an official veterinary surgeon for transmission to and testing by the Veterinary Medicines...

Whether a slaughterhouse owner who suspects that an animal presented for slaughter at his establishment may produce meat in which veterinary medicines residues may be above the statutory limits may require a sample to be procured by an official veterinary surgeon for transmission to and testing by the Veterinary Medicines...

Whether they have completed the guidance for food authorities on the action to be taken when it is found that cattle producing milk for cheese production are found to be tuberculin test reactors or show inconclusive results at testing; and if so, whether they will place a copy in the...

Whether they have completed the guidance for food authorities on the action to be taken when it is found that cattle producing milk for cheese production are found to be tuberculin test reactors or show inconclusive results at testing; and if so, whether they will place a copy in the...

Whether they will issue clear and consistent instructions to cheese makers, veterinarians and environmental health officers in the whole of the United Kingdom as to the action which should be taken when it is found that cattle producing milk for cheese production are found to be (a) tuberculin test reactors...

Whether they will issue clear and consistent instructions to cheese makers, veterinarians and environmental health officers in the whole of the United Kingdom as to the action which should be taken when it is found that cattle producing milk for cheese production are found to be (a) tuberculin test reactors...

What action, if any, they are taking to ensure that all vehicles recalled by manufacturers for safety checks are checked. [HL 3081]. - Inc text of letter from Maurice Newey of the Vehicle Inspectorate Agency, inc figs.

What action, if any, they are taking to ensure that all vehicles recalled by manufacturers for safety checks are checked. [HL 3081]. - Inc text of letter from Maurice Newey of the Vehicle Inspectorate Agency, inc figs.

Statement on outcome of the Transport Council held in Luxembourg on 17 and 18 June. [HL 2427].

Statement on outcome of the Transport Council held in Luxembourg on 17 and 18 June. [HL 2427].

Whether the choice of Bristol as a centre for free exhaust emission tests was influenced by the city councils decision to allow a large bus depot to be built in the heart of a residential area on Creswicke Road playing fields. [HL 2079].

Whether the choice of Bristol as a centre for free exhaust emission tests was influenced by the city councils decision to allow a large bus depot to be built in the heart of a residential area on Creswicke Road playing fields. [HL 2079].

Whether they are satisfied with the current operation and success rate of the vehicle recall system for safety checks operated by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency; and whether they have any intention of bringing together all interested bodies to review that system. [HL1743].

Whether they are satisfied with the current operation and success rate of the vehicle recall system for safety checks operated by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency; and whether they have any intention of bringing together all interested bodies to review that system. [HL1743].

Whether they will place in the Library of the House a copy of the code practice for local authorities roadside emissions testing. [HL991]. - Copies in the Library today (Dep 3/991).

Whether they will place in the Library of the House a copy of the code practice for local authorities roadside emissions testing. [HL991]. - Copies in the Library today (Dep 3/991).

Whether they will establish an independent monitor to evaluate the road side emission pilot schemes, taking particular note of: (a) the number of people rectifying following a failure of the test; (b) the service records of those stopped; (c) public reaction to testing; (d) the age and type of vehicles...

Whether they will establish an independent monitor to evaluate the road side emission pilot schemes, taking particular note of: (a) the number of people rectifying following a failure of the test; (b) the service records of those stopped; (c) public reaction to testing; (d) the age and type of vehicles...