Mr. RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is is his estimate of the number of cases of toxocariasis which occur each year in Northern Ireland; what is the distribution of such cases, over the last few years; and whether there is any evidence as to whether the incidence of the condition has been affected by the dog licensing scheme operating in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 24 January 1989]Information about cases of toxocariasis is not available. It is not possible, therefore, to say if the incidence of the disease has been affected by the current dog licensing scheme.