HL Deb 06 November 2000 vol 618 c129WA
Lord Acton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they will publish the results of the road traffic accident survey of badger carcases recommended by the Independent Scientific Group on Cattle Tuberculosis. [HL4504]

Baroness Hayman

As from today, arrangements are in place to test a sample of badger carcases for bovine tuberculosis in the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire as recommended by the Independent Scientific Group on Cattle TB. Road casualty badgers along with badgers found dead on farms in Krebs trial areas within these counties will be collected and tested. Survey results will be published.