§ 44. Mr. FlynnTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what work he is undertaking to assess the causes of fish disease in the North sea.
§ Mr. GummerThe occurrence and causes of fish disease in the North sea are the subject of a continuing programme of research conducted by my Department and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland. This research includes investigative voyages and the examination of disease during stock assessment work.