Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001 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 criteria have been used in the appointment of valuers used in the valuation of livestock to be culled as a result of (a) foot and mouth disease contact and (b) inclusion in the livestock welfare disposal scheme. - (Holding answer 10 May 2001).

Answer: Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what criteria have been used in the appointment of valuers used in the valuation of livestock to be culled as a result of (a) foot and mouth disease contact and (b) inclusion in the Livestock (Welfare) Disposal Scheme. [160752] Ms Quin: [holding answer 10 May 2001]: Valuation of animals which are to be compulsorily slaughtered is carried out by a valuer appointed by the Ministry's local Divisional Veterinary Manager. In addition to existing contacts and nominations by farmers, DVMs may refer to lists of valuers for pedigree stock and commercial stock provided by the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. No valuer is required if standard rates are used. Animals slaughtered under the Livestock (Welfare) Disposal Scheme qualify for payments that are designed to assist the farmer in resolving an identified welfare problem. Payments are set at fixed rates and do not represent compensation for the commercial value of the animal.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c482W;368 c483-4W; 160752
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Compensation Disease control Foot and mouth disease Public appointments Livestock Valuation
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