Bovine Tuberculosis:

HL Deb 27 October 2003 vol 654 c17WA

Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What were the costs of outbreaks of bovine tuberculosis in the years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and up to July 2003; and [HL4730]

What was the cost of administering the slaughter policy for cattle with bovine tuberculosis in the years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and up to July 2003. [HL4732]

Lord Whitty

The following table shows government expenditure on administering policy and controls on bovine TB in Great Britain for the financial years 1998–99 to 2002–03. Costs to date for 2003–04 are not yet available.

Great Britain TB Expenditure (£,000)
	1998–99	1999–2000	2000–01	2001–02	2002–03
Compensation	3,491	5,303	6,632	9,243	31,146
TB Testing in Cattle	7,247	8,329	8,675	3,571	12,398
Laboratory support	1,926	2,367	3,467	3,674	4,101
SVS staff (inc HQ)	6,691	5,3321	5,529	1,883	12,954
Total	19,355	21,331	24,303	18,371	60,599
1 This figure has been revised.