State Veterinary Service (Hansard, 18 March 2003)

HC Deb 18 March 2003 vol 401 c648W 648W

§ Norman Baker
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many veterinary surgeons were employed by the State Veterinary Service on(a) 20 February 2001, (b) 20 February 2002 and (c) 20 February 2003. [103013]

§ Mr. Morley
The number of Veterinary Surgeons employed by the State Veterinary Service is as follows:

As at 20 February 2001–263

As at 20 February 2002–299

As at February 2003–335

The figures are calculated on a head count basis and include permanent, casual and fixed term appointments. The figures do not include HQ Veterinary Surgeons responsible for policy development in the Animal Health & Welfare Directorate General.