HL Deb 30 April 2001 vol 625 c67WA
Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What numbers of hunt servants have been used to help with the slaughter of animals in the foot and mouth outbreak. [HL1535]

Baroness Hayman

Hunt kennel men are being used within slaughter teams, particularly in Cumbria. As of 17 April, between 20 and 30 hunt kennel men were involved in this work. The Countryside Alliance is providing details of kennel men to the Ministry. This information is then disseminated to the slaughter teams.