As for the party being over, it sounds very much to me like the hon. Lady's party is definitely over. Everyone involved should be congratulated on what has been done. Not only would that save a lot of perhaps unnecessary work, but the Opposition would of course have less to exploit. Action that was demanded one week was criticised the next, and a great deal of undeserved abuse was heaped on the unfortunate heads of those who were doing most of the work to tackle the impact of the disease.
Friend is entirely right about that.
As for how statements are handled, I hope that my hon. Friend will be aware that my right hon. Friend the Agriculture Minister hopes to make a statement shortly. Additionally, he answered a written parliamentary question on the matter this morning.