David Morris MP Chairman of the Bovine TB APPG said:
“I was pleased to be able to broker an agreement between DEFRA and those opposed to the badger cull that the cull will not be rolled out nationally. I held a debate last year in Parliament which called for an end to the cull and for the Government to look at different ways of eradicating Bovine TB. I am pleased that DEFRA has listened and more effective and humane methods can be looked at.”
“I believe the countryside traditions and way of life should be preserved, but, the indiscriminate killing of wildlife where the science does not stack up is madness.”
“It is obvious that DEFRA accept that the spread of Bovine TB is not exclusively due to badgers and I am pleased that the Secretary of State and Shadow Secretary of State are in agreement making it a truly cross party agreement.”
“Thank you to the Lune Valley farmers who attend my farmers forum for their guidance and advice.”