§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) when he plans to renew support for research into bovine TB traces in badgers killed by road traffic accidents; [73216]
723W(2) in what form the results of research into bovine TB traces in badgers killed by road traffic accidents will be published; and when he expects such results to be available. [73217]
§ Mr. RookerThe Krebs report and that of the Independent Scientific Group recommended a limited reintroduction of the Road Traffic Accident survey as part of a programme to establish the prevalence of TB among badgers. We are currently considering the implementation of these recommendations and an announcement, including details of data publication, will be made when a decision is reached.