§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will investigate the possibility of co-ordinating insurance policy premiums organised by, and for, vets. [39867]
§ Mr. RookerNo; there are a number of independent companies offering insurance policies to cover some of the cost of veterinary treatment for animals.
§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will investigate the fees charged by vets. [39868]
§ Mr. RookerNo. Clients are free to choose their veterinary surgeons. The fees charged by a veterinary surgeon to a client are a private matter between the client and the veterinary surgeon and are not the responsibility of this Department.