§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will ensure that adequate compensation is paid to farmers eligible for the brucella-free premium when any of their animals have to be slaughtered.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartNo. Owners of accredited herds who participate in the new Brucellosis Incentives Scheme which my right hon. Friend announced on 13th July in reply to the hon. and learned Member for Montgomery (Mr. Hooson) and my hon. Friend the Member for Torrington (Mr. Peter Mills), will be able to obtain re-infection insurance for a small fraction of their incentive premium.—[Vol. 803, c.142–4.]