§ Mr. DavidsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much money has been paid to farmers in compensation for slaughtered livestock arising from the recent foot and mouth epidemic to date; what is(a) the average amount paid to each farmer and (b) the largest payment to a single farmer; and if he will make a statement.[52545]
§ Mr. Morley£1,050m has been paid to farmers in compensation for slaughtered livestock arising from the recent foot and mouth epidemic to date, and the average amount paid to each farmer was £124,755. The largest payment to a single farmer was £4,238,800.