§ Lord Dubsasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they will publish guidance on the public health aspects of disposal of carcasses of animals slaughtered as a result of the foot and mouth disease epidemic. [HL1841]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)We have published guidance on measures to minimise the 47WA risk to public health from the slaughter and disposal of animals. The guidance was issued to regional and health authority directors of public health, along with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and military personnel responsible for implementing the policy on slaughter and disposal.
Copies of the guidance are available in the Library.