HC Deb 14 February 1985 vol 73 cc256-7W
23. Mr. Harvey

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action is being taken by his Department to prevent the spread of sheep scab.

Mrs. Fenner

Early last year the Ministry, with the full co-operation of the industry and local authorities, intensified the programme to control and eradicate sheep scab. As part of this programme two national dipping periods were applied. Consultations are in progress about the measures to be adopted this year.

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