§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement about his Ministry's involvement in the control of leptospirosis, including the testing of cattle for the disease; what information he has about the incidence of the disease for each year since 1980; and whether local veterinarians are expected to pass test results on to his Ministry.
§ Mr. GummerThere are no statutory controls relating to Leptospira hardjo in cattle. Precise figures on disease incidence are not available, but it is considered not to be widespread. My officials need not be informed of test results unless the farmer is a member of the voluntary cattle health scheme.