§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the estimated charge to be borne by farmers for pre-and post-movement testing is; and whether there will be an additional veterinary surgeon call-out fee. [158624]
§ Mr. BradshawThe proposal as set out in the consultation document Preparing for a new GB strategy on bovine TB' is for pre-movement testing of cattle moving from one and two year testing herds to other herds. The resource implications of this proposal will be estimated as part of the consultation process which will involve discussions with veterinary and farming interests.
The charge, and whether or not there is a call out fee, will depend upon the commercial negotiations between farmers and their veterinarians.