§ Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any evidence that swine vesicular virus is not destroyed by ordinary boiling to 100 degrees centigrade.
§ Mrs. FennerSwine vesicular disease virus is destroyed by boiling. Provided, therefore, that the infective material is thoroughly boiled the disease should be neutralised.
§ Mr. Mawbyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the cost to public funds of compensation for slaughter of pig herds during the current outbreak of swine vesicular disease.
§ Mrs. FennerTotal compensation paid and to be paid for pigs slaughtered up to 7th March 1973 amounts to £741,000.