§ Mr. Staintonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will now introduce a compulsory slaughter and compensation policy as the most effective and cheapest way to contain and ultimately eradicate Aujesky's disease amongst pigs.
§ Mr. WigginA major factor governing any decision to commit public funds and manpower to a compulsory slaughter and compensation policy would be the relationship between the likely cost and the benefits which might be expected to accrue. The disease will shortly be made notifiable and the information thus gathered, together with data from serological surveys which will be completed before the end of the year, will enable the Government to determine what action is appropriate.