HC Deb 17 June 1991 vol 193 c21W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many of his veterinarians have been drafted into(a) the Lincoln veterinary centre and (b) other areas, as a result of blue ear disease; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

One veterinarian spent two days on detached duty at the Lincoln veterinary investigation centre and veterinarians have spent a total of 38 man days on detached duty in other areas as a result of blue ear pig disease.