§ Mr. Tudor Watkinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what reports he has received of the disease prevalent amongst salmon, trout and other fish in the rivers in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoyUlcerative dermal necrosis has been confirmed in a number of rivers in the Dee and Clwyd, Gwynedd, South West Wales and Wye River Authority areas which have been designated Infected Areas under the Diseases of Fish Act, 1937. In most of the rivers affected the incidence of disease is reported to be lower than earlier in the year. There have, however, been reports of suspect90W fish in the Usk and the Severn. Our scientists are in close touch with the river authorities concerned.