HC Deb 21 March 1989 vol 149 c515W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what information he has as to whether any measures similar to those he has recently introduced to secure the wholesomeness of the British poultry industry apply in any other EEC countries.

Mr. Donald Thompson

Several member states of the European Community have introduced a range of controls to combat salmonella, though none is as comprehensive as the measures which I set out on 18 January. The United Kingdom is pressing for further action to tackle the problem throughout the Community.

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what information he has about recent changes in employment totals in the poultry industry.

Mr. Donald Thompson

I have no figures relating to total employment in the poultry industry.