Kemptown MP Kirby reaffirms support for badger vaccination pilot project
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, has reaffirmed his support for a pilot badger vaccination scheme in East Sussex. Mr Kirby has previously raised this issue with the Prime Minister and called on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to carry out a pilot vaccinati
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, has reaffirmed his support for a pilot badger vaccination scheme in East Sussex.
Mr Kirby has previously raised this issue with the Prime Minister and called on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to carry out a pilot vaccination scheme in the area.
He said: “I have always been clear that my approach to the issue of tackling bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) would be guided by the scientific evidence.
“It remains my belief that a pilot badger vaccination programme in the high risk area of East Sussex would make a significant contribution to the scientific debate on the issue, and potentially prove that vaccination offers a cost effective solution in the fight against bTB.”
He continued: “I am pleased that the issue of how best to tackle bTB is being debated again and I shall be following the points made very closely. As it stands, I would be minded to support the back bench motion. I am keen to see an effective vaccination project as an alternative to culling.”
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