§ 65. Mr. Hoosonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will now consider making an ex gratia payment to the early victims of the foot-and-mouth epidemic who were inadequately compensated, in view of the difficulties which have arisen over the pound-for-pound scheme.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesI am discussing the problem with the President of the National Farmers' Union and am awaiting further information from him.