HL Deb 24 April 2001 vol 625 c44WA
The Earl of Caithness

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many government veterinary establishments have (a) closed and (b) opened since 1968. [HL1703]

Baroness Hayman

Since 1968 (a) 15 government veterinary establishments* have closed and (b) five have opened.

Note:

* Defined as Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA) and the former Veterinary Investigation Service (VIS).