§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to her answer of 15 June,Official Report, column 482, what steps she is taking to stop the spread of equine viral arteritis by casual contact including aerial transmission; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesEquine viral arteritis is not a notifiable disease in Great Britain and statutory disease control measures and movement restrictions do not apply. The United Kingdom equine industry operates a voluntary code of practice for the prevention and control of EVA which includes guidance on the appropriate measures to prevent the introduction and spread of the disease. It is considered to be an effective means for stud owners to protect their animal health status and its use is commended to all sectors of the equine industry. Those organising shows and equine sporting events have been additionally advised to take normal disease prevention measures and not to allow horses which exhibit signs of infectious disease, especially respiratory infections, to enter the showground or event.
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Turnover Profit before tax1 Corporation tax liability2 £ billion £ billion £ billion At current prices 1987 3 3 3.1 1988 190 19 3.0 1989 230 23 3.5 1990 270 25 3.5 1991 275 20 3.3 1992 275 21 4 At constant 1987 prices 1987 3 3 3.1 1988 180 18 2.8 1989 200 21 3.1 1990 220 20 2.9 1991 210 15 2.5 1992 200 16 4 1 World-wide activity reported in published accounts. 2 After relief for foreign tax. 3 Not readily available. 4 Not yet available.