HC Deb 14 June 1995 vol 261 cc589-90W
Mrs. Liddell

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many meat hygiene inspectors were employed by Scottish local authorities prior to the establishment of the Meat Hygiene Service. [28293]

Sir Hector Monro

A total of 125 meat hygiene inspectors were employed by Scottish local authorities prior to 1 April 1995 when the Meat Hygiene Service came into being.

Mrs. Liddell

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many inspectors are employed in Scotland following the establishment of the Meat Hygiene Service. [28292]

Sir Hector Monro

Currently 112 meat hygiene inspectors are employed in Scotland by the Meat Hygiene Service.

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