HL Deb 03 December 2001 vol 629 c90WA
Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs did not give evidence to if e Devon foot and mouth inquiry. [HL1588]

Lord Whitty

DEFRA co-operated with the Devon County Council inquiry.

To minimise additional burdens on staff actively engaged in fighting the disease, the department responded to a number of questions in writing.