§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what auditing of the Government's badger culling scheme has been carried out since 2 December; and if he will make a statement. [64837]
§ Mr. RookerSystematic management checks were undertaken in December last year to assess compliance with trial procedures and their uniform application. In addition, members of the Independent Scientific Group, who are monitoring the trial, undertook field visits to check the work.