§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what contingency plans he has made to compensate farmers for any outbreak of Aujeszky's disease coming from free movement of pigs within the single market; and what funds he has available for this purpose.
§ Mr. SoamesStringent safeguard controls relating to the import of pigs have been negotiated. If, in spite of these, there is an outbreak of Aujeszky's disease, legislative powers remain to reactivate the levy.
§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the directors of the Pig Disease Eradication Fund Ltd. to comply with his request to make available to his Ministry remaining funds in its account; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesOur officials are discussing this matter with industry representatives.