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Mr. Öpik
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for what reasons compulsory sheep dipping was discontinued in 1992; and if he will make a statement. [31546]
Mr. Rooker
Legislation requiring compulsory treatment to prevent sheep scab was revoked in 1992 because it had failed to eradicate the disease.