HC Deb 19 July 1973 vol 860 cc174-5W
19. Mr. Charles Morrison

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further measures he intends to control the spread of swine vesicular disease.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The control measures applicable to foot-and-mouth disease, modified as necessary for the control of swine vesicular disease, have provided adequate powers; but my right hon. Friend intends in due course to present a Swine Vesicular Disease Order setting out the specific controls appropriate to this disease. A thorough revision of the Waste Foods Order is in progress and is nearly completed.