Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2000. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 7 February 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what his policy is regarding the number of members with medical qualifications on the Animal Procedures Committee.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what his policy is regarding the number of members with medical qualifications on the Animal Procedures Committee. [108233] Mr. Mike O'Brien: There is no specific policy in relation to the number of members of the Animal Procedures Committee with medical qualifications. The legislation requires that at least two thirds of the Committee's members be persons who hold full registration as a medical practitioner or veterinary surgeon or have qualifications or experience in an approved biological subject, and the Government fully recognise the importance of this requirement.

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