Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 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 representations he has received calling for higher compensation under foot and mouth welfare measures for organically-reared pigs than that already available for non-organically-reared pigs.

Answer: Miss McIntosh: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received calling for higher compensation under foot and mouth welfare measures for organically reared pigs than that already available for non-organically reared pigs. [157338] Ms Quin: The Ministry has received a number of representations from keepers of pedigree animals and producers of organically reared animals, regarding payments under the Livestock Welfare Disposal Scheme. The scheme is designed to provide payments to farmers to recognise the welfare needs of animals that may arise because of foot and mouth disease related restrictions. It is not a compensation scheme. The scheme helps farmers who have no means of moving livestock by disposing of animals which cannot be kept in good welfare conditions and by providing money to help them keep any remaining animals in good condition. There are no plans to increase payments for pedigree or organically reared animals.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c231W; 157338
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Compensation Disease control Foot and mouth disease Pigs Organic farming
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