HC Deb 24 November 1994 vol 250 c336W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received from farmers who have bought holdings unaware that the previous holding owner's herd was considered BSE-infected.

Sir Hector Monro

One farmer has made representations to my Department about the BSE status of a holding which he had purchased.

Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people have contacted the BSE hotline since it began.

Sir Hector Monro

During the period between 1 August and 12 November this year, 16,769 requests for information have been dealt with by the national BSE hotline.

In dealing with the inquiries, 276,342 herd numbers have been checked.

Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received regarding decision 94/474.

Sir Hector Monro

Forty-seven representations have been received by my Department regarding EC decision 94/474 concerning protection measures relating to BSE.

Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of marts operating in Scotland and the number of marts that provide systems whereby information on whether an animal comes from a BSE infected holding is available.

Sir Hector Monro

There are currently 33 auction markets in Scotland. The Department has no information about which of these markets provide information to purchases about the health status of an animal's farm of origin.