Foot and Mouth Again
At about 9.30pm on Friday I hear that there has been a confirmed outbreak of Foot and Mouth near Guildford in Surrey. I ring Brynle to discuss it – he hadn’t heard. We speak and then again later and, of course, we will support appropriate action in Wales. It has to be decisive and draconian in my view as we cannot afford the rapid spread that occurred last time. I am not certain who will be representing Welsh interests in any emergency planning as I believe Elin Jones is overseas. We will need to ensure our interests are being taken care of.
