Bovine TB

I welcome today's announcement that the proposed cull will not be going ahead. I welcome, too, the Secretary of State's commitment to work with the industry and to consider funding practical measures to deal with bovine TB. Recent media reports, however, have suggested that some farmers may be tempted to take the law into their own hands. Will he join me in making it clear that the full force of the law should be brought to bear against anyone who kills badgers illegally?