What regulations cover the discharge of liquid wastes from abattoirs; how these regulations are implemented; and what plans he has to review their operation. - Inc ref to Water Industry Act 1991. Environment Act 1995.

What regulations cover the discharge of liquid wastes from abattoirs; how these regulations are implemented; and what plans he has to review their operation. - Inc ref to Water Industry Act 1991. Environment Act 1995.

If he will comment about the latest information on the epidemic of BSE in the United Kingdom. - Inc fact that MAFF is placing in the Library a note summarising the latest evidence about the epidemic. (Dep 8679)

If he will comment about the latest information on the epidemic of BSE in the United Kingdom. - Inc fact that MAFF is placing in the Library a note summarising the latest evidence about the epidemic. (Dep 8679)

If he will make it his policy for a total figure for the number of confirmed BSE cases to be deposited in the House and updated regularly. - I have arranged for the cumulative total of confirmed BSE cases for each county or region in Great Britain to be placed...

If he will make it his policy for a total figure for the number of confirmed BSE cases to be deposited in the House and updated regularly. - I have arranged for the cumulative total of confirmed BSE cases for each county or region in Great Britain to be placed...

If he will list the number of confirmed cases of BSE, by county, for October. - Inc table.

If he will list the number of confirmed cases of BSE, by county, for October. - Inc table.

To comment on the most recent research available to him on the possibility of vertical transmission of BSE.

To comment on the most recent research available to him on the possibility of vertical transmission of BSE.

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for South Shields of 11th May, Official Report, 207 c29-30W, if he will list the number of confirmed cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in each county, in each month from January to May. - Figures given.

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for South Shields of 11th May, Official Report, 207 c29-30W, if he will list the number of confirmed cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in each county, in each month from January to May. - Figures given.

If he will list the number of confirmed cases of BSE in each county in each month since June. - Inc fact that table given; women confirmed cases will have a date of clinical onset & date of report before 30 May 1992.

If he will list the number of confirmed cases of BSE in each county in each month since June. - Inc fact that table given; women confirmed cases will have a date of clinical onset & date of report before 30 May 1992.

If he will list the legislation relating to the prohibition of the export of animal protein material derived from specified bovine offals; what restrictions he has imposed on the export of cattle offal.

If he will list the legislation relating to the prohibition of the export of animal protein material derived from specified bovine offals; what restrictions he has imposed on the export of cattle offal.

If he will list the total number of (a) confirmed and (b) suspected cases of BSE in each county or region in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for the seven days in the week ending 19th June. - Inc figures.

If he will list the total number of (a) confirmed and (b) suspected cases of BSE in each county or region in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for the seven days in the week ending 19th June. - Inc figures.

If he will list the countries which are refusing to import cattle from the United Kingdom due to concerns over BSE; if he will list the countries which are refusing to import milk, milk products & boneless beef from the UK. - List given.

If he will list the countries which are refusing to import cattle from the United Kingdom due to concerns over BSE; if he will list the countries which are refusing to import milk, milk products & boneless beef from the UK. - List given.

On what date each of the individuals represented on the Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee were appointed.

On what date each of the individuals represented on the Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee were appointed.

How many times the Consultative Committee on Research into Spongiform Encephalopathies has met each year since its establishment.

How many times the Consultative Committee on Research into Spongiform Encephalopathies has met each year since its establishment.

What recent advice he has received from the Tyrrell Committee. - Inc fact that Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee have presented a report (copies to be placed in Library).

What recent advice he has received from the Tyrrell Committee. - Inc fact that Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee have presented a report (copies to be placed in Library).

What is the total number of confirmed cases of BSE in each county or region in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in 1992 to the latest available date. - Table given.

What is the total number of confirmed cases of BSE in each county or region in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in 1992 to the latest available date. - Table given.

If he is investigating the possibility of issuing scanning equipment to detect the onset of BSE in cattle.

If he is investigating the possibility of issuing scanning equipment to detect the onset of BSE in cattle.

How many times the Tyrrell Committee has met each year since 1989.

How many times the Tyrrell Committee has met each year since 1989.

Whether he will now review his policy about not slaughtering the offspring of BSE-infected cattle; if he will make available in the Library the results of the research funded by his Ministry into the genetic link with BSE conducted by Dr Wijeratne & that carried out by his Central Veterinary...

Whether he will now review his policy about not slaughtering the offspring of BSE-infected cattle; if he will make available in the Library the results of the research funded by his Ministry into the genetic link with BSE conducted by Dr Wijeratne & that carried out by his Central Veterinary...

How many tests he has carried out on milk for the presence of the organism causing BSE, in the last three years; what was the outcome of the tests.

How many tests he has carried out on milk for the presence of the organism causing BSE, in the last three years; what was the outcome of the tests.

To comment on his Ministry's progress in developing a blood test for BSE; and when he expects that such a test might be available for use.

To comment on his Ministry's progress in developing a blood test for BSE; and when he expects that such a test might be available for use.

Pursuant to 209 c14W, on bovine spongiform encephalopathy, if he will give the terms of reference of the Committee chaired by Dr Tyrrell.

Pursuant to 209 c14W, on bovine spongiform encephalopathy, if he will give the terms of reference of the Committee chaired by Dr Tyrrell.