Salmon Disease (Additional Rivers)

HC Deb 14 June 1967 vol 748 c87W

Mr. Kimball

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT any additions to the list of Scottish rivers known to be infected with the salmon disease since 31st May, 1967.

Mr. Ross

The additional rivers from which individual fish showing symptoms of the disease have been examined in my Department's laboratory are:

• Girvan.
• Ayr.
• Nairn.
• Findhorn.
• Deveron.

It is too early yet to say whether these rivers should be regarded as infected or whether the diseased fish are isolated occurences. Investigations are continuing.