If an inspector suspects that the bluetongue virus exists on any premises, the Secretary of State may declare a temporary control zone.

When a temporary control zone has been established in Wales or Scotland which touches the border with England the Secretary of State may establish an associated temporary control zone in England.

The location and size of the temporary control zone is to be such as the Secretary of State considers appropriate to prevent the spread of disease.

Where a temporary control zone has been established, no person may move any animal F1or germinal product on to or off premises in the zone except in accordance with a licence issued by a veterinary inspector F3or by an inspector or officer of the Secretary of State acting under the instructions of a veterinary inspector.

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