HC Deb 28 June 1926 vol 197 cc786-9
13. Mr. H. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the extent to which the veterinary service in the Crown Colonies as a whole has been increased in the last five years?

Mr. AMERY

As the answer to this question, which necessarily contains a large number of figures, can most conveniently be given in tabular form, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

The annual expenditure in Nigeria has gone up in five years from £5,591 to £21,516 apart from capital expenditure on buildings.

In Ceylon the present establishment of the veterinary department is one Government veterinary surgeon, one assistant veterinary surgeon, and a staff of 27 assistants, stock inspectors, etc.

The personnel has not varied noticeably in the last five years; the only variation having been in the numbers of the assistant staff, which have fluctuated between 22 and 27. An assistant veterinary surgeon was appointed in 1924. This was a new post. Minor staff was also slightly increased.

Expenditure has, however, doubled since 1920–21. The provision for the present year is Rs. 203,371, as compared with

11. Wet Indies.

There has been no increase in the Veterinary Services in the West Indian Colonies.