Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2008.

Education: Land-based Diploma

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Which representatives of farmers, veterinary surgeons and farriers have been involved in preparations for the land-based diploma due to start in 2009.

Answer: There has been a wide consultation to ensure that there is industry input into the development of the content of the diploma in environment and land-based studies. Amongst the members of the industry group covering farriery and veterinary nursing that took part in these consultations were: the Worshipful Company of Farriers; National Association of Farriers, Blacksmiths and Agricultural Engineers; British Small Animal Veterinary Association; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; British Veterinary Nursing Association; and a number of private veterinary practices. Amongst the members of the industry group covering agricultural crops and livestock that took part in the consultations were: Home Grown Cereals Authority; National Farmers Union; Soil Association; National Federation of Young Farmers; Tennant Farmers Association; BASIS; Farming and Countryside Education; Country Land and Business Association; British Institute of Agricultural Consultants; Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers; British Poultry Council; National Beef Association; and National Sheep Association. In addition to the organisations listed, representatives of relevant trade associations were also consulted.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5501; 704 c77WA
Session: 2007-08
Subjects: Agriculture Environment protection Veterinary services Veterinary medicine Ecology Specialised diplomas Farriers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk