§ Mr. Colin ShepherdTo ask the Minister fo Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what arrangements he intends to make in respect of laying flocks subject to notices served under the Zoonoses Order 1975.
§ Mr. MacGregorI shall very shortly be making an order under section 29 of the Animal Health Act 1981 to provide where necessary for the compulsory slaughter of laying flocks in which salmonella has been confirmed. Compensation will be paid as required under the provisions of the Act.