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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Monday, 12 April 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 April 2021. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Monday, 26 April 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Slaughterhouses: Inspections

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the availability of English-speaking Official Veterinarians to monitor abattoirs.

Answer

The Department can confirm that all vets working in abattoirs, on behalf of the Food Standards Agency or for Food Standards Scotland, providing statutory controls and certification duties, are registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and speak English.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14806
Session
2019-21
Related items
Slaughterhouses: Inspections
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Inspections English language Slaughterhouses Veterinary services
Link
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