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Written question asked by Lord Livsey of Talgarth (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 18 December 2006.


Vets

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have plans to bring forward a new Veterinary Surgeons Bill.
Answer

While there are some strong arguments for modernising the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA), Defra has a wide-ranging agenda that it needs to take forward, both for animal health and welfare and our wider environmental objectives. We do not currently have a firm timetable for modernising the VSA but we will work with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the wider veterinary profession to develop ideas for a new regulatory framework.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
703; 687 c267WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Modernisation Regulation Veterinary services
Legislation
Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk