§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether there are any areas in Wales which are still giving cause for concern because of badger tuberculosis; and what steps his Department have taken.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThere is still cause for concern within the old counties of Carmarthen and Pembroke. The Department is carrying out investigations into badger activity where bovine TB has been identified in herds. In the few areas where badgers have been found to be infected the setts are gassed.