§ Andrew SelousTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether the existing green-belt land in South Bedfordshire district council will be maintained as1jysuch. [104540]
§ Mr. McNultyThe future development strategy for Bedfordshire, including whether existing green belt boundaries are altered, will be considered through the
268Wan emergency which can be disseminated quickly in the event of a bio-terrorism incident involving smallpox. The situation is being kept under the most careful review. The Government is following World Health Organisation guidance on the best approach in protecting the public against smallpox.
We have already announced that a small number of key frontline health service staff and military personnel are being vaccinated. These front line personnel would provide the first response in the event of a confirmed, suspected or threatened release of smallpox.
Our contingency plans for dealing with smallpox are detailed in the draft guidelines on smallpox available on http://www.doh.gov.uk/epcu/cbr/biol/smallpoxplan.htm.