§ Mrs. Ann WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much she has spent on bovine TB research and control in each of the past five years; how much compensation has been paid to farmers following enforced slaughtering of cattle due to bovine TB infection in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement. [53203]
§ Mr. MorleyThe costs of bovine TB research and control over the last five years are set out in the table. The figures for 2001–02 are not yet available. The collation method has changed during the period and the financial year figures for 1997–98 can be provided only at a disproportionate cost.
Year Amount (£) 1997 16,100,000 1998–991 24,833,000 1999–20001 38,244,000 2000–011 35,904,000 1Financial years The compensation paid for cattle slaughtered to control bovine TB in each of the last five years is set out in the table. (These figures are collated on a calendar year basis for international returns.) The compensation rate was changed on 26 August 1998 from 75 per cent. of the market value of the animals (up to a ceiling based on average market price) to the full market value of the animals.
Year Amount (£) 1997 2,386,029 1998 3,605,242 1999 5,770,983 2000 7,307,797 2001 7,074,125