PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Ascension Island (16 July 2014)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that West Nile virus is not introduced from the United States to Ascension Island.

Asked by:
Kerry McCarthy (Labour)

Answer

At the present time, Ascension Island Government (AIG) assesses that there is a low risk of West Nile virus being introduced to Ascension Island from the United States. AIG continues to monitor the situation, and will keep its precautionary measures under review.


Answered by:
Mark Simmonds (Conservative)
21 July 2014

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