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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 10 October 2007 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Animal Health Measures

Question
In view of what the Minister has just said will he ensure during his discussions with the Environment Secretary that the National Assembly is fully compensated for any system of compensation to Welsh livestock farmers? That should happen not least because the foot and mouth outbreak occurred in a UK laboratory—the basis being that the polluter must pay.
Answer

The hon. Gentleman will be aware that compensation is paid for the culling of livestock and in relation to machinery and equipment affected by disease. This case is different. As DEFRA has done in a different way throughout the rest of the UK, the Welsh Assembly has put in place measures of support for farmers. It is appropriate for DEFRA to do so in England, and for the Welsh Assembly Government to do so in Wales.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
464 c282 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Compensation Animals Disease control Foot and mouth disease Livestock Wales Cross border cooperation
Link
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