Avian Influenza: Disease Control
Lords · Question HL3901 · Tabled 8 Jan 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge
To ask His Majesty's Government why a regional avian influenza prevention zone for the East Riding of Yorkshire, the City of Kingston upon Hull, and Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk was not put in place before 23 December 2024.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 16 Jan 2025
The prevention measures mandated through an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) are introduced in a phased and escalating manner proportionate to the escalating risk to an area. An AIPZ mandating enhanced biosecurity was declared across the East Riding...