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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001.


Hayman, Baroness

Question
What is the position of farmers who against current Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food advice turn their cattle out to grass because they have exhausted their supplies of fodder and bedding and are unable to purchase further supplies, if those cattle succumb to foot and mouth disease. [HL 1683].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 1683; 624 c428WA
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Cattle Animal feed Enforcement Disease control Foot and mouth disease