7. 6. Statement: Bovine TB

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:57 pm on 20 June 2017.

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Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative 5:57, 20 June 2017

Thank you, Presiding Officer. I have two very short and focused questions. Cabinet Secretary, you have confirmed that you will reduce the cap for compensation from £15,000 to £5,000. Now, there will be, of course, some farmers that have invested in high genetic valuables to improve the genetic value and productivity of their herd. How is the Government going to ensure that farmers in this particular situation receive a fair value? And, secondly, can you just confirm when the programme to cage-trap and humanely kill affected badgers will commence?