Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 July 2002. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Monday, 8 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many veterinary surgeons are employed by the State Veterinary Service; how many such posts are vacant; and how many vets are due to retire from the SVS within the next 12 months. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many veterinary surgeons are employed by the State Veterinary Service; how many such posts are vacant; and how many vets are due to retire from the SVS within the next 12 months. [64469] Margaret Beckett: The total number of veterinary surgeons employed by the State Veterinary Service (SVS) as at 1 April 2002 is 336.8 (full-time equivalent basis). The number of vacant veterinary permanent posts was 12. It is anticipated that 10 vets will be retiring within the next 12 months.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 64469; 388 c686W;388 c688-9W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Staff State Veterinary Service Vacancies Retirement Veterinary services
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk