Mr. Bob Brownasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will now make a further statement about the introduction of the Pig Health Scheme.
§ Mr. PeartDetails of the Pig Health Scheme have now been completed after discussions with representatives of the industry, the Pig Industry Development Authority and the British Veterinary Association. The Scheme will start on 1st November, and application forms and full information about the Scheme for those farmers who may be eligible to join will be available in the Department's Animal Health Offices in Great Britain from the beginning of October.