§ Mr. Ralph HowellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much compensation has been paid to Our Lady of Passion monastery at Daventry; and if he will estimate the costs incurred by the monastery arising from the slaughter of 5,000 birds.
§ Mr. MacleanDetails of the amount of compensation paid for slaughtered poultry, in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Health Act 1981, are a matter between the flock owner and my Department. I am not in a position to estimate the costs incurred by Our Lady of Passion monastery.