§ Viscount Lambtonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent a veterinary officer of his Department questions the compensation to be paid to the owner of a pedigree herd of cattle slaughtered for foot-and-mouth disease when he has agreed to the appointment of the valuer.
§ Mr. John MackieThe valuer is employed by the Ministry to advise our officers on the value of animals to be slaughtered. Where our officers are not satisfied with a valuation it is proper for52W them to seek the advice of a second valuer.
§ Viscount Lambtonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in view of the fact that in order not to spread foot-and-mouth disease Mr. R. Brewis has had to give up temporarily his position as an agricultural sales representative and thereby suffer financial loss, he will pay his compensation.
§ Mr. John MackieMr. Brewis' employers have informed us that he has continued in employment although not engaged on his normal duties, and for that reason they have asked whether they would be entitled to some compensation. This question is under consideration.