§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many cattle have been slaughtered, and how much compensation paid, under the Brucellosis Eradication Scheme in each year since the scheme started.
§ Mr. RossThe figures from the start of the Brucellosis (Accredited Herds) Scheme to 31st March, 1970 are:
ANIMALS SLAUGHTERED AT OFFICIAL BLOOD TEST OR ON REINFECTION, AND COMPENSATION PAID IN EACH FINANCIAL YEAR. SCOTLAND Year Animals Slaughtered Gross Compensation Paid Salvage Money Received* £ £ 1967–68 6 640 300 1968–69 347 37,661 17,016 1969–70 457 50,096 21,062 *When cattle are slaughtered under the scheme the Department retains the proceeds of the sale of carcases.