HL Deb 23 April 2001 vol 625 cc13-4WA
Lord Luke

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will arrange for Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food personnel to be available at Page Street until at least 10.30 pm every evening to cover the shift system being operated by veterinarians in foot-and-mouth diagnosis and slaughter. [HL1772]

Baroness Hayman

The two shifts currently operated by veterinary staff in the Disease Emergency Control Centre (DECC) at Page Street are from 08.00–16.00 hours (early shift) and 13.00–21.00 hours (late shift). Administrative personnel are on hand to support the vets at Page Street through both shifts. A duty veterinary advisor is available at other times outside the shift system.