§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what inquiries he has made into the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease at Westbrook Farm, Kingsley, on 3rd April and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MackieInvestigations into the source of infection at Westbrook Farm are still proceeding.
§ Mr. Templeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent there has been a clear indication from what source the recent primary outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in Shropshire and Cheshire have come; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MackieThere is no clear indication as to the source of infection on the newly infected farms in Shropshire and Cheshire but inquiries are still proceeding.