asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food under what conditions compensation is granted for tuberculosis confiscations; and out of what fund the money is provided and the amount already paid?

Compensation is now paid in respect of all cattle condemned as suffering from tuberculosis, except in the case of cattle placed by grading committees in the fourth grade. All claims for such compensation must be accompanied by certificates from the chairman, or deputy-chairman of auctioneers at the grading market, and the inspector by whom the meat was actually condemned. Payments are made from the Central Live Stock Fund. The amount paid to 15th April, 1918, was £5,470.