§ Mr. Andrew MitchellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consideration he has given to ordering an immediate moratorium on badger culling as a way of eradicating cattle tuberculosis; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesThis idea has been closely examined, notably within the Ministry's consultative panel on badgers and tuberculosis. There are at present no plans to introduce a moratorium.