BADGER CULL - I received the following email yesterday … so good to know ones local MP is walking her talk and making a difference … other MPs take note ... Message from Annette Brooke MP - badger cull MACKAY, Janise To BROOKE, Annette Nov 8 at 9:13 AM I am just getting in touch to let you know that I am a sponsor of Early Day Motion 661: That this House recognises that 145 hon. Members signed Early Day Motion 299 expressing concern over the pilot badger cull; notes that since this EDM was tabled the pilot badger culls have killed fewer badgers than was envisaged and that the cull timetable has been extended; further notes that 10 members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons have written a letter to Englands Chief Veterinary Officer suggesting that the extension of the badger cull could result in increased suffering of badgers and place both badgers and cattle in and around the cull zones at greater risk of contracting bovine tuberculosis; further notes that the reduced effectiveness of the cull makes vaccination more cost effective; and calls on the Government to make a statement to the House and bring forward a vote to decide on the most cost effective, humane and efficient way to reduce bovine TB. Please be assured that I shall continue to support measures in Parliament to ensure that bovine tuberculosis is tackled with a minimum of suffering to badgers. Regards, Annette Brooke MP
Posted on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 11:03:24 +0000