§ Mr. David Steelasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the total numbers slaughtered to date, on account of the present outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, of cattle, sheep and pigs, respectively and what is the total amount of compensation paid to farmers to date for animals slaughtered.
§ Mr. PeartUp to midnight 7th February the total number of animals slaughtered was 206,790 cattle, 99,235 sheep, 113,285 pigs and 38 goats. Compensation paid to farmers to date totals £25,647,150. This figure includes a small percentage in respect of carcases and feedingstuffs seized and destroyed because of contamination.