Written question asked by Baroness Shephard of Northwold (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 November 2000 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, if he will discuss with the devolved administrations legislation to provide for a levy from pig farmers as part of a package of compensation for swine fever. (Holding answer 13 November 2000).

Answer: Mrs. Shephard: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will discuss with the devolved administrations legislation to provide for a levy from pig farmers as part of a package of compensation for swine fever. [138097] Ms Quin: [holding answer 13 November 2000]: Frequent discussions take place with the devolved Administrations at both ministerial and official level on all manner of topics, including classical swine fever. The industry is committed to consulting interested parties, including organisations based in Scotland and Wales on a levy based Development Scheme that will be used to top-up Government payments under the Pig Welfare (Disposal) Scheme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 356 c623-4W;356 c624-5W; 138097
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Compensation Devolution Fees and charges Pigs Livestock industry Swine fever
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