§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much he has spent, or will spend, on research and development to improve the diagnosis and control of tuberculosis in cattle and wildlife, including badgers and deer for the years 1984–85 to 1988–89; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Donald Thompson[holding answer 16 January 1989]: During the current financial year, and for the past four financial years, the amounts spent on research and development to improve the diagnosis and control of tuberculosis in cattle, badgers and deer have been:
Year £'000 1984–85 466 1985–86 627 1986–87 552 1987–88 602 1988–89 1593 1Estimated.