Bovine TB

Debate between Paul Flynn and Kerry McCarthy

Wednesday 14th December 2011 Commons Chamber

[Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) (Lab)]

Let me follow on from the question of the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas). There is nothing in this statement about dealing with the problem of cattle-to-cattle transmission. All the evidence shows that that is a significant factor in spreading bovine TB. What does the Secretary of State plan to do about that? It seems that the only solution on offer is shooting badgers.

[Paul Flynn]

But the alternative would upset the farmers.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Exactly.