§ 82. Mr. Hoosonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in view of the increased risk of the spread of rabies in the event of Great Britain joining the Common Market, what preparatory steps he is taking to ensure that there will be adequate control to prevent the spread of rabies through wild animals such as foxes.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartJoining the Common Market should not affect the risk of spread of rabies and would not prevent us from applying our present 95W controls against the disease. They are currently under review by the Waterhouse Committee.
§ 83. Mr. Hoosonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to ensure that the Forestry Commission makes a proper contribution for the services of foot packs in fox control in the country generally.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe Forestry Commission does not contribute directly to foot packs but it subscribes to selected Fox Destruction Societies and Clubs as circumstances require, including those carrying out an agreed programme on its land with the aid of foot packs. The hon. and learned Member is already aware of the special subscriptions the Commission has introduced in Wales for Societies operating with foot packs, and it is keeping the situation in England and Scotland under review. My right hon. Friends see no need to intervene.