HC Deb 26 February 1969 vol 778 c299W
65. Mr. Hooson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will now consider making an ex gratia payment to the early victims of the foot-and-mouth epidemic who were inadequately compensated, in view of the difficulties which have arisen over the pound-for-pound scheme.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

I am discussing the problem with the President of the National Farmers' Union and am awaiting further information from him.