HL Deb 10 May 2001 vol 625 cc232-3WA
Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the new reduced payment rates announced on Thursday 26 April for animals submitted for the livestock welfare disposal scheme, taking effect on Monday 30 April, will apply to animals submitted prior to that date and where these animals were unable to be moved due to restricted movement areas. [HL1975]

Baroness Hayman

The Livestock Welfare (Disposal) Scheme is not a compensation scheme but a scheme of last resort to assist farmers experiencing serious welfare problems as a result of foot and mouth measures. The revised rates of payment under the LWDS apply to some but not all categories of animals collected or slaughtered on farm after midnight on Sunday 29 April. This includes animals that were the subject of an application to the scheme made before that date. Where the animals were restricted as a result of foot and mouth controls, the same conditions will apply. The Government are, however, enabling healthy stock on premises within 3km of an infected place to be licensed, after a period of time, for slaughter for use in the food chain.

Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether animals offered into the livestock welfare disposal scheme prior to Thursday 26 April, or before 30 April, will qualify for the original offer of compensation. [HL1976]

Baroness Hayman

The Livestock Welfare (Disposal) Scheme is not a compensation scheme but a scheme of last resort to assist farmers experiencing serious welfare problems as a result of foot and mouth measures. The revised rates of payment under the LWDS apply to some but not all categories of animals collected or slaughtered on farm after midnight on Sunday 29 April. This includes animals that were the subject of an application to the scheme made before that date. Where the animals were restricted as a result of foot and mouth controls, the same conditions will apply. The Government are, however, enabling healthy stock on premises within 3km of an infected place to he licensed, after a period of time, for slaughter for use in the food chain.