The matter has been raised before, and my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food will examine it closely. May I take my right hon. Friend for what he said about the package in relation to Cumbria. My discussions with the leader and the chief executive of Cumbria county council lead me to believe that it is welcome, and I am glad to hear my hon.
Friend confirm that.
We believe that the RDAs are the right bodies to disburse the moneys. They have had considerable success in getting to know all the stakeholders and many of the smaller businesses in their areas. They, better than central Government, can distribute money to make sure that it is maximally effective. If there is further aid, which we are considering, we certainly intend that it should be delivered through them. The Minister will know that my constituency has been dreadfully affected by the foot and mouth crisis.