§ Mr. Bowdenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the procedures to prevent animals carrying rabies from entering the United Kingdom were last reviewed.
§ Mr. StrangThe procedures for implementing our import controls and quarantine arrangements under the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and other Mammals) Order 1974 are kept under constant review.
§ Mr. Bowdenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that all local authorities are fully aware of the dangers of an outbreak of rabies and that they are taking all steps available to them to minimise the chances of an outbreak.
§ Mr. StrangWe have taken action to ensure that all local auhorities are fully aware of the rabies risk and of their responsibilities under the arrangements for the prevention and control of an outbreak. They are striving, in cooperation with Ministry officials, to strengthen still further our defences against this disease.