§ Mr. SymsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much has been spent by(a) his Department and (b) the Meat Hygiene Service on advertising for and recruitment of vets in each European Union country. [58499]
§ Mr. RookerFor the financial year 1998–99 to date, the Department and the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS)436W have spent the following on advertising and recruitment for vets in the following European Union countries:
£(rounded) Country Department MHS UK 2,200 3,564 Eire 650 650 France — 3,400 Germany — 430 Italy — 1,480 Spain — 6,000