§ Mr. Roger WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the estimated cost is of maintenance of TB reactor cattle per day while awaiting slaughter; and if that cost is met by her Department. [81569]
§ Mr. MorleyInformation on the cost of maintaining TB reactor cattle awaiting slaughter is not held by Defra.
Government pays compensation for cattle compulsorily slaughtered under TB control measures but does not pay for the maintenance of animals awaiting removal from farm.