HC Deb 15 February 1993 vol 219 cc93-4W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all vehicles used by teams trapping badgers under the bovine tuberculosis control policy carry his Ministry's markings; and whether personnel involved carry identification identifying themselves and giving them authority for their work at all times.

Mr. Soames

Ministry vehicles used in bovine TB control operations do not carry Ministry markings. All Ministry personnel are issued with identification cards bearing their photograph and written authority to carry out their official duties.

Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the culling of badgers under the bovine tuberculosis control policy has been contracted out.

Mr. Soames

No.

Mr. Soames

The table below lists the number of recorded outbreaks on a flock basis by county for the months October 1991 to May 1992, which is the last month for which figures are available. The remaining information is either unavailable or could be provided only at disproportionate cost.