§ 59. Mr. Dodds-Parkerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how many dogs and cats developed, while in quarantine, in 1965, 1966 and 1967 diseases not endemic in the United Kingdom; and what were the diseases;
(2) how many cats and dogs died in quarantine in 1965 to 1967; and how many of these died of diseases not endemic in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. John Mackie215 dogs and 150 cats died in quarantine between 1965 and 1967. These deaths were all from disease endemic in Great Britain and no dogs or cats developed diseases not endemic in this country. I cannot- answer for Northern Ireland.
§ 61. Sir Richard Glynasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many performing or other dogs have been 'allowed into Great Britain without undergoing quarantine in each of the last five years; and for how many performing or other dogs applications for special exemption from quarantine were refused in each of the last five years.
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§ Mr. John MackieNone. Performing animals are not required to be kept in the normal quarantine kennels. But when not performing we require them to be maintained in isolation which effectively quarantines them from all other susceptible animals. The specially approved quarantine place is subject to frequent inspection by our veterinary officers.
§ 62. Sir Richard Glynasked the Minister Agriculture, Fisheries and "Food ''how many dogs have undergone quarantine during each of the last five years to the nearest convenient date; how many developed, rabies during each year; what steps Were taken to inform the owners that their dogs had developed rabies while in quarantine; and if he will give the corresponding figures, for cats in quarantine.
§ Mr. John MackieDuring the period no dogs or cats developed rabies, but if any had the veterinary surgeon in charge would have informed the owners.
The number of dogs and cats that underwent quarantine in Great Britain during the years covered by the 'question were as follows:
Year Dogs Cats 1963 3,037 612 1964 3,453 766 1965 3,272 708 1966 3,365 883 1967 3,647 1,108