§ MR. FELLOWES (Huntingdonshire, Ramsey)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Agriculture whether, taking into consideration the great loss which 1072 is entailed on farmers, small holders, artizans, and others, through swine fever, he can see his way to advise the payment of increased compensation for animals which have been slaughtered, and especially when the animals slaughtered are free from disease themselves?
§ ٭ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE (Mr. CHAPLIN, Lincolnshire, Sleaford)I think there is much to be said for the view which the hon. Member has embodied in his question, but until I can obtain fuller information on the subject than I have at present I cannot express a definite opinion. It must be borne in mind that the value of the animals varies greatly in different districts. The subject is being inquired into.
§ MR. H. GARDNER (Essex, Saffron Walden)Is it the fact that the compensation for the slaughter of swine is not uniform all over the country?
§ ٭ MR. CHAPLINThat is a matter which rests entirely with the Local Authorities. The maximum of compensation is uniform all over the country.