HC Deb 18 January 1988 vol 145 c215W
Dr. David Clark

To 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.

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