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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Michael Jack (Conservative). It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Bovine Tuberculosis

Question
What recent steps his Department has taken to combat the spread of bovine tuberculosis; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The TB eradication group was set up in November 2008 to make recommendations on a plan to reduce bovine TB in England and move towards eventual eradication. Alongside our current control measures, we are developing vaccines for cattle and wildlife through research and the development of the badger vaccine deployment project.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
492 c1626 
276581 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disease control Bovine tuberculosis
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk