§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the total amount of compensation paid in relation to BSE in the current financial year; and if he will provide a breakdown of compensation payments by each sector of the food industry. [31619]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 26 February 1998]: From 1 April 1997 to 31 January 1998, the total amount of BSE compensation was £419 million, of which £367 million went to beef producers, £49 million to renderers and £3 million to the hide industry.