§ 35. Mr. Roderickasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the Ministry charge to the farmer for licensing a bull in 1971; and what is the charge by the Ministry and recommended charge for veterinary officers under the present scheme.
§ Mrs. FennerIn 1971, the licence fee was £2.75. Under the new arrangements introduced earlier this year the Department's fee is £1 and the fee recommended by the British Veterinary Association for inspection by a member of the Veterinary Panel is £7; this is reduced to £5 for a second or subsequent bull inspected at the same time on the same premises.