I accept the hon. Gentleman's point about the facts of geography and remoteness in some of our farming communities. I will happily reflect on his point and respond to him, but it is important that we continue to take steps to prevent any spread of disease. That, of course, is what lies behind the fallen stock measures that we have in place.
Food, Farming and the Environment
Proceeding contribution from
Hilary Benn
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 18 June 2009.
It occurred during Debate on Food, Farming and the Environment.
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