§ The Earl of Caithnessasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether Ministers in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have read Cumbria's Story—Chronicle of a Crisis, published in March by The Cumberland News; and whether they think it is an accurate reflection of what happened. [HL4190]
§ Lord WhittyThis publication has been read by myself and Ministers. It gives an interesting and emotional account of what was a major crisis for Cumbria. There are lessons to be learned about the outbreak. That is why the Government have set up two inquiries. In particular, the lessons learned Inquiry chaired by Dr Ian Anderson will make recommendations for the way in which the Government should handle any future major animal disease outbreak. This will be in the light of the lessons identified from the handling of the outbreak.