Written questions

Avian Influenza

Lords · Question HL11869 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 25 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge

To ask His Majesty's Government how much they have spent on (1) compensation, (2) disinfection of premises, and (3) other costs, associated with avian flu outbreaks at (a) poultry, and (b) game, farms in the 2024-25 season.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 25 Nov 2025

Please see costs for the Avian Flu outbreaks in the 2024-25 season (1 October 2024 - 30 September 2025). Outbreak Year 2024 - 25 EnglandScotlandWalesTotalCompensation£19,368,932.22£290,770.66£262,798.64£19,922,501.52Poultry Culling£4,468,075£88,230£156,...