HL Deb 26 March 2001 vol 624 cc13-4WA
Lord Inglewood

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will declare a national emergency because of the foot and mouth outbreak. [HL1259]

Baroness Hayman

There are no plans to declare a national emergency. All necessary resources of government are being devoted to the eradication of the disease from the national herds and flocks.