§ 79. Sir Clive Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent the Northumberland Committee will take evidence from farmers hit by foot-and-mouth disease in Herefordshire and Shropshire before publishing its initial report.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesAfter its first meeting on 14th March, the Northumberland Committee issued a Press Notice inviting any organisations and others who wished to do so, to submit evidence to them. I understand that the Committee has taken both written and oral evidence from the National Farmers' 307W Union and has met in Chester to hold discussions with representatives of local farming interests. It is entirely a matter for the Committee to what extent they seek further evidence from farmers, but I am sure they are prepared to consider evidence on any matters within their terms of reference from anyone who wishes to submit it