Infective Salmon Anaemia (Hansard, 18 March 1999)

§ Mr. Swayne
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to seek recategorisation of infective salmon anaemia as a List 3 disease. [76214]

§ Mr. Macdonald
None. We remain committed to the eradication of infectious salmon anaemia from our waters.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

§ Mr. Swayne
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures he is taking to promote vaccination of salmon against infective salmon anaemia. [76211]

§ Mr. Macdonald
Vaccination against infectious salmon anaemia is not compatible with our strategy of eradication and is not permitted by EC and domestic legislation.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.