HC Deb 27 October 1999 vol 336 cc919-20W
Mr. Gill

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is(a) the range and (b) the average hourly rate of charge for official veterinary surgeons employed in abattoirs. [R] [90384]

Ms Quin

The current hourly rates for Official Veterinary Surgeons employed in abattoirs range from £25.01 to £106.18 and the average hourly rate is currently £40.76. This range reflects the results of the tendering exercise undertaken in 1997.