§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many poultry(a) flocks and (b) birds were slaughtered in each year since 1988 and in 1994 to date.
§ Mr. SoamesThe numbers of poultry flocks and birds compulsorily slaughtered in Great Britain because of salmonella infection each year since the introduction of the policy in March 1989 are set out in the following table.
destination to ensure that welfare and health requirements have been met. An inspection must also be carried out at the place of departure, or place of entry to the EC. We have asked the German authorities to ensure that all consignments of sheep entering the Community from Poland are subject to rigorous checks.