HC Deb 13 March 2001 vol 364 cc563-4W
Mr. Drew

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the impact on animal health of intensive farming. [151827]

Ms Quin

[holding answer 1 March 2001]: All sectors of the livestock industry can experience animal health problems and whatever systems of production are employed, livestock are susceptible to notifiable diseases.

My right hon. Friend the Minister has indicated that once the present outbreak of foot and mouth disease has been eradicated, this and other issues will be reviewed.