§ 24. Mr. Kitsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has yet completed his review of the rates of compensation paid to farmers under the existing Tuberculosis (Compensation) Order, 1950; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GodberWhere cattle have reacted to a tuberculin test and have been compulsorily slaughtered, the compensation payable is three-fourths of the market value which they would have had if they had been free from tuberculosis, with a limit of £100. My right hon. Friend is considering representations which have been made to him about the present level of this limit. It should be clear however that, although the arrangements provide a measure of insurance for owners of most cattle, owners who wish to have cover for animals of exceptional value are expected to make their own private arrangements.