Whether, it is permissible under British law for researchers to implant human fetal tissue into animals; whether human fetal tissue is currently exported to US where such implantations are taking place (Report in International Herald Tribune, 31st Oct 1990), & whether this possibility is explained to mothers who are persuaded...

Whether, it is permissible under British law for researchers to implant human fetal tissue into animals; whether human fetal tissue is currently exported to US where such implantations are taking place (Report in International Herald Tribune, 31st Oct 1990), & whether this possibility is explained to mothers who are persuaded...

If he will outline the details required to be recorded by farmers in herd books as a result of the Bovine Animals (Identification, Marking and Breeding Records) Order 1990; whether he intends to introduce a new pro forma herd book; what information he has given to farmers about recording such...

If he will outline the details required to be recorded by farmers in herd books as a result of the Bovine Animals (Identification, Marking and Breeding Records) Order 1990; whether he intends to introduce a new pro forma herd book; what information he has given to farmers about recording such...

What information he has on the extent of FIV infection in cats and the potential threat to human health.

What information he has on the extent of FIV infection in cats and the potential threat to human health.

If he has any plans to accept any of the recommendations contained in the recent RSPCA/FRAME report on the use of non-human primates as laboratory animals in Britain. - Inc ref to 122 c386-8W & Home Office code of practice for housing & care of laboratory animals (HC 107 1988/...

If he has any plans to accept any of the recommendations contained in the recent RSPCA/FRAME report on the use of non-human primates as laboratory animals in Britain. - Inc ref to 122 c386-8W & Home Office code of practice for housing & care of laboratory animals (HC 107 1988/...

How many cases of bovine tuberculosis have been notified in the last 12 months in each agricultural office in Northern Ireland - Table given

How many cases of bovine tuberculosis have been notified in the last 12 months in each agricultural office in Northern Ireland - Table given

What information he has on measures adopted in the Republic of Ireland to ensure potentially BSE infective material from cattle does not enter the human food chain in the United Kingdom.

What information he has on measures adopted in the Republic of Ireland to ensure potentially BSE infective material from cattle does not enter the human food chain in the United Kingdom.

If he has any evidence that environmental factors such as low lime status influence the incidence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy; and whether he is sponsoring any appropriate research.

If he has any evidence that environmental factors such as low lime status influence the incidence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy; and whether he is sponsoring any appropriate research.

Statement announcing Govt response to the Agriculture Committee's report on bovine spongiform encephalopathy. - Ref to Cm 1328 in Library.

Statement announcing Govt response to the Agriculture Committee's report on bovine spongiform encephalopathy. - Ref to Cm 1328 in Library.

What advice has been given to the Government of the Irish Republic about their handling of the outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in the Republic.

What advice has been given to the Government of the Irish Republic about their handling of the outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in the Republic.

What representations he has received to date seeking the repeal of the Zoonoses Order; and if he will make a statement.

What representations he has received to date seeking the repeal of the Zoonoses Order; and if he will make a statement.

Whether there have been any occurrences of spongiform encephalopathies in animals in London Zoo; and if he will make a statement.

Whether there have been any occurrences of spongiform encephalopathies in animals in London Zoo; and if he will make a statement.

What information he has regarding the seal population in the North Sea at present and prior to the epidemic of 1988 - Incl figures (Holding answer 17 Oct 1990)

What information he has regarding the seal population in the North Sea at present and prior to the epidemic of 1988 - Incl figures (Holding answer 17 Oct 1990)

If he will give details of items from endangered species seized by the Hong Kong authorities in the first half of 1990 and the prosecutions arising from such seizures. - Table given. (Holding answer 17 Oct).

If he will give details of items from endangered species seized by the Hong Kong authorities in the first half of 1990 and the prosecutions arising from such seizures. - Table given. (Holding answer 17 Oct).

What steps he is taking to ensure that health requirements on the importation of bees are sufficient to prevent the introduction of varroa to this country.

What steps he is taking to ensure that health requirements on the importation of bees are sufficient to prevent the introduction of varroa to this country.

Whether his Ministry carries out any tests on farmed mink to determine whether they are infected with transmissible mink encephalopathy or any other encephalopathy.

Whether his Ministry carries out any tests on farmed mink to determine whether they are infected with transmissible mink encephalopathy or any other encephalopathy.

What regulations and controls cover the procedure whereby casualty animals are disposed of or are prevented from entering the human food chain; whether he has plans to review or change the procedure

What regulations and controls cover the procedure whereby casualty animals are disposed of or are prevented from entering the human food chain; whether he has plans to review or change the procedure

What research: (a) his Department has instigated and (b) his Department is aware of into the production of genetically-engineered pigs, containing extra hormone genes; what is his policy in respect of genetically-engineered animals.

What research: (a) his Department has instigated and (b) his Department is aware of into the production of genetically-engineered pigs, containing extra hormone genes; what is his policy in respect of genetically-engineered animals.

Statement on the progress towards animal health directives within the European Community. (Failed OPQ)

Statement on the progress towards animal health directives within the European Community. (Failed OPQ)

How many tests for listeria were carried out at veterinary investigation centre, Polwhele, Truro in 1987, 1989 & to most convenient date in 1990 & what % of these tests gave a positive response. - Incl table.

How many tests for listeria were carried out at veterinary investigation centre, Polwhele, Truro in 1987, 1989 & to most convenient date in 1990 & what % of these tests gave a positive response. - Incl table.