Major HOPEasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether the Board of Agriculture reimburse to an owner the cost of disinfectants and other expenses which he is put to in complying with orders of an inspector under Articles 8 and 13 of the Swine Fever Order, 1908?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANAll materials required for the proper disinfection of infected premises are ordered by an inspector of the Board, and the cost is reimbursed to the owner by the Board when the inspector is satisfied that the work has been efficiently carried out. The cost of the necessary labour is also repaid by the Board, and compensation is paid for any woodwork which is destroyed in order to ensure thorough disinfection of the premises.