Originally from: Molly Maxwell
                        
Subject: Northumberland Inquiry
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 16:27:13 -0000

Northumberland County Council has announced that a public inquiry into the foot and mouth outbreak in the county will take place in January.

The exact date for the five day public hearing at County Hall Morpeth, is to be finalised but written submissions should be received by Friday 14th December.

The enquiry will focus on the preparation of a recovery plan, briefly examine the roles of the key agencies involved in dealing with the crisis and look at ways of preventing another outbreak.

An independent Chairman and an enquiry team are now in the process of being appointed.

Council Leader, Councillor Michael Davey, said:

"Northumberland has been blighted by foot and mouth, especially farming and tourism, and this is a unique opportunity to hear from as many individuals and organisations as possible to look at the lessons learned and plan the way ahead".

Further details and background information packs are available on the County Council website:

www.northumberland.gov.uk

or by writing to Karon Stubbs, Democratic Services, Northumberland County Council, NE61 2EF.

Written submissions can be sent to the above or by e-mail to ...

PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.farmtalking.com
http://www.sheepdrove.com/
http://www.heartofbritain.com/
http://www.whatareweswallowing.freeserve.co.uk/footandmouthenter.htm
http://www.cullmaff.com/
http://www.warmwell.com
http://www.silentmajority.co.uk/FootinMouth/index.html
http://www.independenceuk.org.uk/index.html
UNTIL THIS CRISIS IS OVER – HELP SAVE ANIMALS, FARMERS, THE FARMING INDUSTRY, RURAL LIFE AND BRITAIN – Thank you