§ Dr. CunninghamTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has to assist hill farmers who are experiencing problems with disposal of fallen stock; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the present situation in respect of the disposal of fallen animals; and if he intends to introduce any legislation in this area.
§ Mr. GummerI refer the hon. Members to the letter I wrote on 30 January to Sir Simon Gourlay, president of the National Farmers Union, on this matter, a copy of which I have placed in the Library of the House. I have no current plans to introduce any further legislation.