Further to the statement by the Lord Whitty on 23 March 2005, 671 c146GC, what they understand by the phrase "we have introduced better surveillance" in relation to bovine tuberculosis and the acute risk of infection of livestock by badgers. [HL 2008]. - Inc ref to TB in Cattle -...

Further to the statement by the Lord Whitty on 23 March 2005, 671 c146GC, what they understand by the phrase "we have introduced better surveillance" in relation to bovine tuberculosis and the acute risk of infection of livestock by badgers. [HL 2008]. - Inc ref to TB in Cattle -...

Whether bacteriological spot checks are necessary to ensure that imported feathers and baling material have been sufficiently treated to destroy all viral contamination. [HL 1978].

Whether bacteriological spot checks are necessary to ensure that imported feathers and baling material have been sufficiently treated to destroy all viral contamination. [HL 1978].

What is the estimated cost per badger, based upon the estimated badger population in the south west and midland regions of England, of (a) providing manpower and resources for testing cattle for bovine tuberculosis; (b) the slaughter of affected cattle; (c) compensation of farmers for slaughtered livestock; and (d) damage...

What is the estimated cost per badger, based upon the estimated badger population in the south west and midland regions of England, of (a) providing manpower and resources for testing cattle for bovine tuberculosis; (b) the slaughter of affected cattle; (c) compensation of farmers for slaughtered livestock; and (d) damage...

How many farms are currently subject to a standstill order under the restrictions on animal movements that came into force on 17 February; how many of these are due to a breakdown of communications between the Government and local veterinary inspectorates (LVI); how many are due to lack of LVI...

How many farms are currently subject to a standstill order under the restrictions on animal movements that came into force on 17 February; how many of these are due to a breakdown of communications between the Government and local veterinary inspectorates (LVI); how many are due to lack of LVI...

Further to the independent inquiry into the Meat Hygiene Service's failure to test cattle aged between 24 to 30 months for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, who within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is authorised to change instructions on this subject; and what process led to the withdrawal of...

Further to the independent inquiry into the Meat Hygiene Service's failure to test cattle aged between 24 to 30 months for bovine spongiform encephalopathy, who within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is authorised to change instructions on this subject; and what process led to the withdrawal of...

Whether badger carcasses collected and tested as part of the road traffic accident survey have tested positive or negative for tuberculosis. [HL 440]. - Inc table.

Whether badger carcasses collected and tested as part of the road traffic accident survey have tested positive or negative for tuberculosis. [HL 440]. - Inc table.

How many badgers killed on the roads have been examined since the start of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs project in this area; and how many animals have been found to be infected with bovine tuberculosis in which regions. [HL 301]. - Inc table.

How many badgers killed on the roads have been examined since the start of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs project in this area; and how many animals have been found to be infected with bovine tuberculosis in which regions. [HL 301]. - Inc table.

What is the incidence of tuberculosis in the badger carcasses which have been collected and tested as part of the road traffic accident survey in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. [HL 4931]. - Inc no figures.

What is the incidence of tuberculosis in the badger carcasses which have been collected and tested as part of the road traffic accident survey in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. [HL 4931]. - Inc no figures.

Lords debate on unstarred question on whether the present biosecurity arrangements for the control of disease in agriculture and horticulture are adequate.

Lords debate on unstarred question on whether the present biosecurity arrangements for the control of disease in agriculture and horticulture are adequate.

Why they have disclosed that deer and badger carcasses in the Furness Peninsula Road Traffic Accident Survey were negative for bovine tuberculosis but have not disclosed the results from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire; and whether the majority of the carcasses from those areas other than Furness...

Why they have disclosed that deer and badger carcasses in the Furness Peninsula Road Traffic Accident Survey were negative for bovine tuberculosis but have not disclosed the results from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire; and whether the majority of the carcasses from those areas other than Furness...

How many badger carcasses have been collected by, or handed into, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' Wildlife Units in (a) Cornwall; (b) Devon; (c) Dorset; (d) Gloucestershire; (e) Herefordshire; (f) Worcestershire; and (g) Shropshire; and how many of the badger carcasses that have been collected, by or...

How many badger carcasses have been collected by, or handed into, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' Wildlife Units in (a) Cornwall; (b) Devon; (c) Dorset; (d) Gloucestershire; (e) Herefordshire; (f) Worcestershire; and (g) Shropshire; and how many of the badger carcasses that have been collected, by or...

How many badger carcasses have been collected in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' survey of badger and deer carcasses in the Furness peninsular, Cumbria; and what was the result of the tuberculosis testing on these carcasses. [HL 3836]. - Including figures.

How many badger carcasses have been collected in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' survey of badger and deer carcasses in the Furness peninsular, Cumbria; and what was the result of the tuberculosis testing on these carcasses. [HL 3836]. - Including figures.

How many badger and deer carcasses are collected from the roadside and tested by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' Wildlife Unit [HL 3393]. - Inc figures.

How many badger and deer carcasses are collected from the roadside and tested by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' Wildlife Unit [HL 3393]. - Inc figures.

Whether the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs's Wildlife Unit collect badger and deer carcasses from the roadside for tuberculosis testing in all regions of the United Kingdom; and, if not, in which regions removal of such wildlife carcasses is the responsibility of the highways agencies alone. [HL 3392].

Whether the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs's Wildlife Unit collect badger and deer carcasses from the roadside for tuberculosis testing in all regions of the United Kingdom; and, if not, in which regions removal of such wildlife carcasses is the responsibility of the highways agencies alone. [HL 3392].

What guidance they give for the treatment of wildlife carcasses collected by highways agencies. [HL 3394].

What guidance they give for the treatment of wildlife carcasses collected by highways agencies. [HL 3394].

What tests are conducted to investigate the toxicity of pesticide residues in organic crops. [HL 3250].

What tests are conducted to investigate the toxicity of pesticide residues in organic crops. [HL 3250].

(a) Whether they intend to test camelids (commonly known as alpacas and llamas) in the United Kingdom for tuberculosis; (b) if so, and if any subsequent tests prove positive, whether compensation will be paid for animals that are destroyed, and what scale of compensation is envisaged; and (c) whether any...

(a) Whether they intend to test camelids (commonly known as alpacas and llamas) in the United Kingdom for tuberculosis; (b) if so, and if any subsequent tests prove positive, whether compensation will be paid for animals that are destroyed, and what scale of compensation is envisaged; and (c) whether any...