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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 January 2012. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Veterinary Medicine: Fees and Charges

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) what estimate she has made of the average veterinary fee for (a) individuals and (b) farms in each of the last five years; and if she will make a statement;
Answer

No such records are held by DEFRA and to research and obtain this detailed information would incur a disproportionate cost. There is no statutory control on veterinary fees and as such it is not for Government to intervene in this matter. It is for individual customers to decide whichever veterinary practice most suits their needs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92150; 539 c538W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Fees and charges Veterinary services
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk