At present the vaccination of cattle against bovine TB is forbidden under international and EU law.

BBC: Cattle TB vaccine 'is years away', MP is told

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (at 2.45pm) looks into the vaccination of badgers and cattle against bovine TB, with witnesses from the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, and Food and Environment Research Agency.

BBC: Week ahead in committees

First, they hear from the Association of British Insurers, Aon Benfield and Marsh Limited about flood funding, and then from European Commission officials including Bernard Van Goethem, Director for Veterinary and International Affairs, DG Health and Consumer, about vaccination of badgers and cattle against bovine TB.

BBC: Week ahead in committees