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Written question asked by Alan W Williams (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 1997. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Monday, 24 February 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
What is the total number of cases of BSE in Northern Ireland to date; and what percentage this represents of the total for the United Kingdom. - Includes table.
Answer

Mr. Alan W. Williams: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total number of cases of BSE in Northern Ireland to date; and what percentage this represents of the total for the United Kingdom. [16247] Mr. Ancram: A total of 1,746 cases of BSE have occurred in Northern Ireland up to 7 February 1997. This represents 1.04 per cent. of the total cases for the United Kingdom.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16247; 291 c93-4W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Northern Ireland BSE
Contains statistics
Yes