Anthrax (Clwyd)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:31 pm on 11 July 1989.

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Photo of Mr Jerry Wiggin Mr Jerry Wiggin , Weston-Super-Mare 3:31, 11 July 1989

Does my hon. Friend agree that part of his problem comes from the fact that anthrax, although a notifiable disease, is not one for which his Department can pay compensation for compulsory slaughter? Will he urge my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to review thoroughly the categories of disease that should qualify for compensation, because this probably should never have arisen?