HC Deb 17 May 1990 vol 172 cc548-9W
32. Mr. John P. Smith

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he last met the British Veterinary Association to discuss matters within its responsibilities.

Mr. Maclean

I attended a working lunch with the BVA on 28 February; another is being arranged. My officials have regular discussions with the association on many issues and my right hon. Friend the Minister was pleased to be able to speak on 5 April 1990 to the annual general meeting of the Pig Veterinary Society, which is a constituent body of the BVA.