§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many applications were made, by parish, in 1986 and 1987, respectively, to the consultative panel on badgers and tuberculosis for removal of badgers; and how many were granted.
§ Mr. Donald Thompson[holding answer 25 April 1988]: The number of applications made to the consultative panel on badgers and tuberculosis for removal of badgers during 1986 and 1987, listed by parish, are as follows:
1986 1987 Applied for Approved Applied for Approved England Avon Pucklechurch 1 1 — — Cornwall Davidstowe — — 1 1 Kenwyn — — 1 0 Menheniot — — 2 2 St. Martin — — 1 1 Devon Holsworthy — — 5 5 Milton Damerol — — 3 3 Sutcombe — — 2 2 Thornbury — — 2 2 Gloucester Brookthorpe — — 1 1 Duntisbourne Rouse — — 1 1 Moreton Valence 1 1 — — Somerset Rodney Stoke — — 1 1 Westbury sub Mendip — — 1 1 Wiltshire Brokenborough — — 2 2 Malmesbury St. Paul without — — 1 1 Sherston — — 1 1 Wales Dyfed Llanddarog — — 2 2 Llanwinio — — 1 1 Total 2 2 28 27