§ 36. Miss Quennellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many outbreaks of swine vesicular disease have occurred in the past six months, (a) in Hampshire and (b) in Great Britain; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. FennerSince 1st August 1973 there have been 70 outbreaks of swine vesicular disease in Great Britain, of which five have been in Hampshire.
Our objective remains to eradicate this disease because its clinical symptoms are indistinguishable from foot-and-mouth disease. The industry, and swill feeders in particular, can make a significant contribution to our aim by ensuring that the current regulations on the processing 368W of waste food and the marketing and transport of pigs are strictly observed.