BOVINE TB IN THE NORTH EAST

Early day motion 216, tabled 29 November 2004 by Peter Atkinson (Conservative). Signed by 47 members.

That this House notes with concern that bovine TB is threatening a growing number of farmers every year in the North East and that further delay in action against bovine TB is unacceptable; further notes the failure of the Government to use existing powers within the Protection of Badgers Act 1992; and calls on the Government to take practical measures immediately to eliminate TB from both cattle and wildlife.

Signatures by party: Conservative 43, DUP 2, UUP 1.