§ Viscount Lambtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, in view of the suffering and loss of earnings that has been inflicted on Mr. Robert Brewis, as a result of contracting foot-and-mouth disease, he will introduce legislation to enable men or women who suffered from foot-and-mouth disease to be entitled to compensation.
§ Mr. LoughlinA detailed examination of the history of Mr. Brewis' claims under the Industrial Injuries Act in respect of disability due to foot-and-mouth disease is being made. When this is completed I shall write to the noble Lord.