I certainly welcome the new scheme to tackle bovine TB. I think we all want to see this cruel disease eradicated in both the wildlife population and in cattle. My concern is that no additional pressure is put on farmers who, for too long, have suffered the effects of bovine TB.

Now, you've already answered questions and talked about the significant cut to your budget. Can I ask, in relation to that, in relation to the draft budget, where there is a significant cut to your department, how do you feel that is going to affect how you are able to tackle bovine TB?