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Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 March 2023. It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Bovine Tuberculosis: Disease Control

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to reform the Badger Protection Act 1992 so that sets are tested for the presence of bovine tuberculosis to confirm the absence of infection.

Answer

There are no current plans to amend the Protection of Badgers Act, or to test badger setts for bovine TB.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
171379
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Badgers Disease control Testing Bovine tuberculosis
Legislation
Protection of Badgers Act 1992
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk