§ Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent communication he has received from the British Veterinary Association about the foot-and-mouth epidemic; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesI have received no recent communication from the British Veterinary Association about the epidemic. I understand that they have submitted evidence to the Northumberland Committee but it would not be appropriate for me to comment at this stage.