HC Deb 07 December 1990 vol 182 c231W
Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures are now being taken to prevent the spread of rabies to the United Kingdom from the European continent following recent developments in the channel tunnel; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

Eurotunnel has implemented agreed measures to prevent the possible entry of rabies-susceptible animals while the tunnel is being built. These include fencing, staged security zones, visual observation at openings in fencing and a system to ensure that any animals which are seen in the tunnel are reported.