§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many hill farmers are currently affected by restrictions on the sale of produce due to radioactive fallout from Chernobyl. [46011]
§ Mr. RookerTen hill farms in Cumbria are currently affected by restrictions under the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 as a result of the Chernobyl accident. In addition, there are about 359 farms in Wales, 23 farms in Scotland and 45 farms in Northern Ireland also affected by restrictions. The movement, sale and slaughter of sheep from these farms only are affected.