HC Deb 29 April 1986 vol 96 c375W
Mr. John

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what is the total annual cost of testing pig carcases for the presence of trichinenla spiralis; and what is the average cost per carcase;

(2) in what circumstances pig carcases are tested for the presence of trichinenla spiralis; and by whom such tests are undertaken;

(3) what was the incidence of trichinenla spiralis in the last year for which figures are available.

Mrs. Fenner

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.