HC Deb 11 December 1975 vol 902 c306W
52. Mr. Ridley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will reintroduce compulsory dipping of sheep in order to prevent the spread of sheep scab.

53. Mr. Torney

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce compulsory sheep dipping against scab.

Mr. Strang

Urgent consultations are being held with the farmers' unions and other interests about this and other measures for eradicating sheep scab. I shall make a further announcement as soon as possible.