To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will grant discretionary powers to highway authorities to close roads past livestock holdings where stock may be at risk of infection by foot and mouth disease and where alternative routes may be available. (Holding answer 15 March 2001).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will grant discretionary powers to highway authorities to close roads past livestock holdings where stock may be at risk of infection by foot and mouth disease and where alternative routes may be available. (Holding answer 15 March 2001).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will close the road past Wick Farm, Layer-de-la-Haye, near Colchester, to avoid further spread of foot and mouth disease. - Veterinary advice is that the road does not need to be closed at this time. (Holding answer 15 March...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will close the road past Wick Farm, Layer-de-la-Haye, near Colchester, to avoid further spread of foot and mouth disease. - Veterinary advice is that the road does not need to be closed at this time. (Holding answer 15 March...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of road mats treated with disinfectant as a means of preventing the spread of the virus causing foot and mouth disease; what guidance he has issued on the effectiveness of disinfectant mats as...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of road mats treated with disinfectant as a means of preventing the spread of the virus causing foot and mouth disease; what guidance he has issued on the effectiveness of disinfectant mats as...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many badger road casualties have been tested for bovine TB in each month since testing re-started. - Including table. (Holding answer 1 November 1999).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many badger road casualties have been tested for bovine TB in each month since testing re-started. - Including table. (Holding answer 1 November 1999).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made based on badger road-kills as to the extent of their tuberculosis infection.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made based on badger road-kills as to the extent of their tuberculosis infection.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will give further guidance to highway authorities and landowners on the containment of ragwort.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will give further guidance to highway authorities and landowners on the containment of ragwort.

What guidance SEAC gives to hauliers concerning the cleaning of vehicles carrying specified bovine material; how many inspectors are available to carry out examination of the cleaning of vehicles carrying specifies bovine material; how many inspections have been carried out of such vehicles since 1 August 1996; and how many...

What guidance SEAC gives to hauliers concerning the cleaning of vehicles carrying specified bovine material; how many inspectors are available to carry out examination of the cleaning of vehicles carrying specifies bovine material; how many inspections have been carried out of such vehicles since 1 August 1996; and how many...

What training hauliers must receive in order to be authorised to conduct humane slaughter during a sea crossing. - (Holding answer 6 March 1997).

What training hauliers must receive in order to be authorised to conduct humane slaughter during a sea crossing. - (Holding answer 6 March 1997).

What support the Government is giving to livestock hauliers to ensure that they can continue their trade.

What support the Government is giving to livestock hauliers to ensure that they can continue their trade.

How many sheep were being carried in the truck that crashed on the A2 on 8th February; how many died; and what were the causes of death and what was the intended destination of the sheep in the truck; what subsequently happened to the sheep that survived the accident; and...

How many sheep were being carried in the truck that crashed on the A2 on 8th February; how many died; and what were the causes of death and what was the intended destination of the sheep in the truck; what subsequently happened to the sheep that survived the accident; and...