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Avian Influenza Outbreak

It is important that when the dust settles, which I hope will happen as soon as possible, we draw whatever lessons there are from the case. The right hon. Gentleman used the word ““if”” in respect of the closed nature of the premises. That is exactly what we are investigating; obviously, it is in everybody’s interest to find out exactly how the incident happened. If there are any lessons, we will certainly draw them. To be honest, I cannot remember whether the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has considered the issue. However, we would certainly welcome advice from the right hon. Gentleman and others on any lessons to be drawn.