§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many live tests for bovine tuberculosis in badgers have now been conducted; what were the results of such tests; how long the current pilot study will continue; if any non-tested badgers have been killed during the duration of the tests; and if he will make a statement on his preliminary findings of the study.
§ Mr. MacleanField trials on the live test have only just started, having been delayed by bad weather. The trial is expected to last 12 months. Not all badger removal operations will be included and therefore some badgers killed will not have been tested.