Written question asked by Elliot Morley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 1993. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 18 October 1993 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What was the annual cost of (a) animal welfare inspections of mink farms by officers of the state veterinary service, (b) the administration of the mink keeping orders by her Department and (c) annual inspections of mink farms by her officials over the last five years to ensure compliance with the security provisions of the Mink Keeping Orders. - Inc fact that information on annual cost of inspections not separately available; costs for administration and annual inspections for compliance with Mink (Keeping) Regulations 1975 as amended and issue of licences given.

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