§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statemet as to the extent and severity of truberculosis (bovine) in Wales, in particular, Dyfed; what steps he is taking to exterminate this problem; and what reassurance he can give the average milk consumer.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsBetween 1 January and 30 September 1980, 89 cattle were slaughtered in Wales following tests for bovine tuberculosis. Of these, 85 were in Dyfed. The State veterinary service is continuing its investigations to identify the source of infection.
I am satisfied that the Government's slaughter policy in respect of bovine tuberculosis will continue to ensure that outbreaks of the disease are contained. Local community physicians were informed at the time of the ourbreaks. Milk from the herds involved in Dyfed is pasteurised and is therefore safe for human consumption.