§ 57. Mr. John Morrisonasked the Minister of Agriculture what is the total number of animals slaughtered in England and Wales, owing to foot-and-mouth disease, since 30th October, 1946; what are their species; and what total compensation has been paid.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsAs the answer contains a number of figures I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
| FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE. | ||
| Number of animals slaughtered during the period 30th October, 1946, to 12th February, 1947 and amount of compensation paid. | ||
| Class of Animal. | Number Slaughtered. | Compensation. |
| £ | ||
| Cattle | 4,079 | 180,289 |
| Sheep | 868 | 3,430 |
| Pigs | 407 | 2,696 |
| Goats | 10 | 37 |
| Totals | 5,364 | £186,452 |