§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he proposes to take to eliminate tuberculosis within deer herds; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanTuberculosis in deer was made a notifiable disease in June 1989 and a compulsory slaughter with compensation scheme was introduced in September 1989, when marking and movement record requirements also came into force.