HC Deb 17 July 1995 vol 263 cc973-4W
Mr. Milburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 11 July,Official Report, column 532, what activities other than horse training take place at the Defence Animal Centre; and which other Government Departments use its services. [34790]

Mr. Soames

This is a matter for the Defence Animal Centre, DAC, under its framework document. I have asked the chief executive of DAC to write to the hon. Member.

Letter from Colonel A. H. Roache to Mr. Alan Milburn, dated 17 July 1995:

The Secretary of State for Defence has asked me to reply to your Parliamentary Question regarding activities other than horse training at the Defence Animal Centre.The Defence Animal Centre carries out the following activities for the MOD: procurement and training of dogs and horses; development of animal training methods; training of individuals in animal handling and management skills and provision of base veterinary support. The following other government departments use its services: Foreign and Commonwealth Office, HM Prison Service, Scottish Prison Service, HM Customs & Excise, Immigration Service, Jersey & Guernsey Police.I hope you find this information useful.
Mr. Milburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to his answer of 11 July,Official Report, column 532, which animals in addition to dogs and horses are trained at the Defence Animal Centre giving (a) the number and (b) the costs for each category. [34791]

Mr. Soames

This is a matter for the Defence Animal Centre, DAC, under its framework document. I have asked the chief executive of DAC to write to the hon. Member.

Letter front Colonel A. H. Roache to Mr. Alan Milburn, dated 17 July 1995:

The Secretary of State for Defence has asked me to reply to your Parliamentary Question regarding animal training at the Defence Animal Centre. The answer is that no animals other than horses or dogs are trained here.I hope you find this information useful.
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