Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 30 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 April 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 6 April 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what support groups have been established to assist farmers in respect of the current BSE crisis.

Answer: Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what support groups have been established to assist farmers in respect of the current BSE crisis. [37374] Mr. Rooker: We are not aware of any support groups established specifically to assist farmers in respect of the BSE crisis. But the Rural Stress Information Network, formed in May 1996, aims to be an authoritative source of information and advice concerning initiatives to alleviate rural stress caused by a variety of factors. This of course includes assistance to farmers affected by the BSE epidemic.

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