§ 115. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Agriculture how many cases of fowl pest have occurred in the present outbreak; how many counties are affected; what has been the number of birds destroyed; and the amount of compensation paid.
§ Sir T. DugdaleSince 28th November there have been 119 outbreaks in 36 counties. About 55,000 birds have been destroyed; the compensation payable is about £55,000.