The ministerial decision in Wales allows Welsh Assembly officials to consider all the options for culling badgers as part of an ‘intensive action area’. Final decisions on what this will involve are not expected before the end of the year. No discussions have been held.
The Minister of Rural Affairs in Wales' decision allows the Welsh Assembly to consider all the options for culling badgers as part of an 'intensive action area'. Final decisions on what this will involve are not expected before the end of the year. No discussions have yet been held.
The requirements under European law to control the spread of TB are set out in EU directive 64/432/EEC, a trade directive covering health requirements for cattle and pigs.
In addition, directives 77/391, (as amended by directive 82/400), and 78/52, set out the requirements for member states in relation to eradication plans for a number of endemic diseases, including bovine TB.
Sir David King has not made any representations to the Secretary of Sate since the latest TB announcement. However, the Secretary of State met with him as part of the decision-making process leading up to the announcement.