HC Deb 13 February 1963 vol 671 c207W
Mr. P. Wells

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many outbreaks of fowl pest occurred in Kent during the 12 months ended 30th November, 1962; how this compares with the same period of 1961; and what the amount of compensation paid, was for each period.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

During the 12 months ended 30th November, 1962, there were 73 outbreaks of fowl pest in Kent: 142,025 birds were slaughtered for which compensation of £98,782 was paid. During the 12 months ended 30th November, 1961, there were 22 outbreaks involving 101,363 birds and compensation of £78,515.