§ Baroness Turner of Camdenasked Her Majesty's Government:
When Dr Iain Anderson's Lessons Learned Inquiry into the foot and mouth outbreak is to start. [HL2061]
§ Lord WhittyDr Iain Anderson's Lessons Learned Inquiry into the foot and mouth outbreak launched its framework document on 14 December, marking the formal start of this independent inquiry.
The Prime Minister has confirmed that he expects all Ministers and civil servants to cooperate fully with the Inquiry.
My right honourable friend the Secretary of Stale welcomes the start of the Lessons Learned Inquiry. This inquiry, and the Royal Society's independent scientific review, will be rigorous investigations of all the relevant scientific and policy issues and will enable us to establish the best way forward. We are contributing fully to the independent inquiry process.