HC Deb 20 May 1997 vol 294 cc43-4W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if(a) maedi-visna, (b) caprine arthritis and (c) encephalitis have been identified in cattle. [292]

Mr. Rooker

My veterinary staff are not aware of maedi-visna, caprine arthritis or encephalitis ever having been identified in cattle in Great Britain.