§ Baroness Byfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether there is any European Union legislation disallowing claims raised as a result of government legislation and action which will prevent farmers from insuring their businesses against exotic diseases. [HL1438]
§ Lord WhittyWe are not aware of European legislation which would prevent farmers from making insurance claims for losses arising out of government measures to control exotic diseases, nor are we aware of any European action to prevent farmers from taking out such insurance.