HC Deb 02 March 1998 vol 307 c499W
Mr. Maclean

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the total amount of compensation paid in relation to BSE in the current financial year; and if he will provide a breakdown of compensation payments by each sector of the food industry. [31619]

Mr. Rooker

[holding answer 26 February 1998]: From 1 April 1997 to 31 January 1998, the total amount of BSE compensation was £419 million, of which £367 million went to beef producers, £49 million to renderers and £3 million to the hide industry.

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