HC Deb 20 June 1991 vol 193 cc269-70W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of the United Kingdom pig production population was within the catchment area of the Lincoln veterinary investigation centre; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

Based on the June 1990 agricultural census (which excludes minor holdings) the pig population within the catchment area of the Lincoln veterinary investigation centre represents some 131/2 per cent. of the United Kingdom total.

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the number of cases of salmonella that have been considered by the Lincoln veterinary investigation centre for each year since 1986; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

The number of incidents of salmonella reported to the Lincoln veterinary investigation centre under the Zoonoses Order 1975 and, since 1 March 1989, under the Zoonoses Order 1989 in each year since 1986 were as follows:

Salmonella incidents reported
Year Number
1986 57
1987 50
1988 88
1989 445
1990 461
1991 192

Note: Figures for 1991 are for the period I January to 18 June 1991.