HC Deb 11 November 1999 vol 337 cc836-7W
Mr. Paice

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many badger road casualties have been tested for bovine TB in each month since testing re-started. [96068]

Ms Quin

[holding answer 1 November 1999]: The number of casualty badgers tested in 1999 is given in the following table:

1999 Number
January 72
February 184
March 196
April 139
May 128
June 107
July 101
August 41

Testing is currently suspended while facilities are upgraded in line with Health and Safety Executive recommendations. We expect to resume testing next year.