§ Mr. OnslowTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps his Department is taking to combat spring viraemia of carp.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonSpring viraemia of carp is one of eight notifiable fish diseases in England and Wales. My Department investigates suspected cases of this disease, designates those sites found to be infected, and imposes appropriate movement restrictions. In February this year we issued an advisory leaflet on the disease including guidance on the steps that could be taken to safeguard against its spread.