HL Deb 26 May 1994 vol 555 c57WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

For how long after dipping a sheep is regarded as being freshly dipped.

The Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Earl Howe)

A sheep is regarded as being freshly dipped for the short period which follows immediately after dipping, when the sheep is still wet from the dip bath.