§ Mr. John Townendasked he Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many outbreaks of Aujeszky's disease there have been in the past six months in the Humberside area; and if Her Majesty's Government, through the Government Veterinary Department, will give backing to the East Riding Aujeszky eradication group.
§ Mrs. FennerThere have been 11 confirmed outbreaks of Aujeszky's disease in Humberside in the past six months. The Government are monitoring the disease position closely in the light of recent developments, including the ideas put forward by the East Riding Aujeszky eradication group. The State veterinary service will continue to provide advice and support where the disease occurs and this co-operation will of course be available to the newly formed group.