HC Deb 11 June 1981 vol 6 cc204-5W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the rabies situation on the Continent is less stable; and what are the implications for the United Kingdom.

Mr. Wiggin

In recent months, some cases of rabies have been reported closer to the north coast of France. The Government's policy of stringent import controls, supplemented by a continuous rabies awareness campaign, is designed to cope with any such spread. With the holiday season now under way, the Government have recently re-emphasised the need for constant vigilance on the part of all concerned.