HC Deb 02 March 1998 vol 307 c499W
Mr. Öpik

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for what reasons compulsory sheep dipping was discontinued in 1992; and if he will make a statement. [31546]

Mr. Rooker

Legislation requiring compulsory treatment to prevent sheep scab was revoked in 1992 because it had failed to eradicate the disease.