Whether they have received representations from veterinary surgeons in Somerset and Devon (a) on the limited efficiency of controls of cattle movement in restricting bovine tuberculosis and (b) asking for controlled culling of badgers. [HL 1781].

Whether they have received representations from veterinary surgeons in Somerset and Devon (a) on the limited efficiency of controls of cattle movement in restricting bovine tuberculosis and (b) asking for controlled culling of badgers. [HL 1781].

Lords debate on unstarred question on whether Her Majesty's Government will reconsider their policy on bovine tuberculosis in light of concerns expressed by more than 350 veterinary surgeons to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about the spread of the disease. Grand Committee off the floor of the House (Moses Room).

Lords debate on unstarred question on whether Her Majesty's Government will reconsider their policy on bovine tuberculosis in light of concerns expressed by more than 350 veterinary surgeons to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about the spread of the disease. Grand Committee off the floor...

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 Answer by the Lord Whitty on 26 January 2005, 668 c1261, how many badgers are estimated to live in Cornwall; how many cattle have been slaughtered in the past four years because of bovine tuberculosis infection in Cornwall; how many cattle, based on current trends, will be...

Further to the Answer by the Lord Whitty on 26 January 2005, 668 c1261, how many badgers are estimated to live in Cornwall; how many cattle have been slaughtered in the past four years because of bovine tuberculosis infection in Cornwall; how many cattle, based on current trends, will be...

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...

SI 2004/3385. Lords debate on a motion to revoke. Motion withdrawn.

SI 2004/3385. Lords debate on a motion to revoke. Motion withdrawn.

Whether the timetable laid down in Section 6(3) of the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (No 2) Regulations is the same for all other European Union member states; and whether it is rigorously enforced by each of them. [HL 1279].

Whether the timetable laid down in Section 6(3) of the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (No 2) Regulations is the same for all other European Union member states; and whether it is rigorously enforced by each of them. [HL 1279].

Whether the statistics they collect on badger deaths with reference to tuberculosis infection record the severity of infection in each animal; and whether they have found any noticeable correlation between the recording of badgers severly infected with tuberculosis and the proximity of new outbreaks of tuberculosis in cattle. [HL 1034]...

Whether the statistics they collect on badger deaths with reference to tuberculosis infection record the severity of infection in each animal; and whether they have found any noticeable correlation between the recording of badgers severly infected with tuberculosis and the proximity of new outbreaks of tuberculosis in cattle. [HL 1034]...

Given the increase in bovine tuberculosis in cattle, what research has been undertaken to establish whether (a) there are variations in incidence among organic, beef, dairy and suckling herds, or breeds generally; (b) incidence has been affected by the scale (compared with the past) of in-breeding of dairy stock, increases...

Given the increase in bovine tuberculosis in cattle, what research has been undertaken to establish whether (a) there are variations in incidence among organic, beef, dairy and suckling herds, or breeds generally; (b) incidence has been affected by the scale (compared with the past) of in-breeding of dairy stock, increases...

How many cattle were slaughtered under the tuberculosis testing and surveillance scheme in each of the most recent 12 three-month periods; and how much compensation was paid by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to farmers in each period in respect of cattle slaughtered under the scheme. [HL...

How many cattle were slaughtered under the tuberculosis testing and surveillance scheme in each of the most recent 12 three-month periods; and how much compensation was paid by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to farmers in each period in respect of cattle slaughtered under the scheme. [HL...

What is their best estimate of the number of calves born in the United Kingdom in 2003 with BSE [HL 1791]. - Inc figure.

What is their best estimate of the number of calves born in the United Kingdom in 2003 with BSE [HL 1791]. - Inc figure.

Whether they will give an assurance that no steps will be taken to facilitate the commercialisation of Chardon LL maize in the United Kingdom until a review of all the studies available on the physiological impacts of feeding genetically modified materials to ruminants, such as cattle and sheep, has been...

Whether they will give an assurance that no steps will be taken to facilitate the commercialisation of Chardon LL maize in the United Kingdom until a review of all the studies available on the physiological impacts of feeding genetically modified materials to ruminants, such as cattle and sheep, has been...

Whether the appropriate advisory committees have seen the recent Chardon LL cattle feeding studies conducted for BayerScience; and whether these studies confirm that Chardon LL maize silage is safe for cattle to eat [HL 2117].

Whether the appropriate advisory committees have seen the recent Chardon LL cattle feeding studies conducted for BayerScience; and whether these studies confirm that Chardon LL maize silage is safe for cattle to eat [HL 2117].