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
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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
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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
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- 2024-09-10 15:28:18 +0100
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