§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of the cost of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy slaughter programme is met by the European Community; what the total cost has been to date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonThe total cost of the BSE slaughter and disposal programme, excluding Ministry staff and other resources, up to 31 March 1989 was just over £1.6 million. None of these costs are being met from European Community funds.