HC Deb 25 November 1981 vol 13 cc411-2W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, in view of the success of compulsory treatment in New Zealand, he will introduce legislation to make dosing of dogs against hydatid disease compulsory in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

No.

Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will list, year by year, for the last 20 years, a comparison between the number of deaths in Europe caused by hydatid disease and by rabies.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The information is not readily available.

Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will classify hydatid disease as notifiable.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

No.