Avian Influenza
(asked on 21st July 2015) - View Source
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to make changes to the compensation offered to farmers whose stock is affected by avian flu.
This question was answered on 8th September 2015
Defra is conducting a review of the compensation arrangements for animal keepers in the event of an exotic disease outbreak. The review, which was recommended by the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England, is ongoing.