HC Deb 11 November 1988 vol 140 c323W
Mr. John Evans

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much he has paid out in compensation to farmers who have had animals infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Donald Thompson

Up to the end of October 1988, £283,807.50p had been paid in compensation.