§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many or what proportion of birds are monitored when laying flocks of poultry are investigated for salmonella enteritidis.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonAt present, a statistical sampling technique is used to detect salmonella enteritidis in poultry which ensures a very high confidence level of detecting the disease. Statutory provisions for the bacteriological monitoring of poultry laying flocks are to be introduced shortly.