HC Deb 14 November 1991 vol 198 c621W
Mr. Geraint Howells

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many cases of sheep scab there were in the United Kingdom during the last 12 months; what were the corresponding figures for 1971 and 1981; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maclean

In the last 12 months 160 cases of sheep scab were reported in the United Kingdom, compared with 69 in 1981 and none in 1971.