Written question asked by Christopher Gill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 November 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 5 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if working knowledge of the English language is a condition of employment for foreign veterinarians engaged by the Meat Hygiene Service.

Answer: Mr. Gill: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if working knowledge of the English language is a condition of employment for foreign veterinarians engaged by the Meat Hygiene Service. [57726] Mr. Rooker: Foreign veterinarians engaged by the Meat Hygiene Service are required to have a working knowledge of the English language. The MHS has introduced an assessment, as part of the Official Veterinary Surgeon training course, for non-United Kingdom nationals, to assess their ability to understand and communicate in English.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 57726; 318 c663W
Session: 1997-98
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Inspections English language Meat Migrant workers Meat Hygiene Service Veterinary medicine