§ Lord Rotherwickasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the number of veterinary personnel working for Customs and Excise and port health authorities at international airports and major ports. [HL1307]
§ Lord WhittyHM Customs and Excise do not have veterinary personnel.
Information on the number of veterinarians employed by port health authorities is not held centrally. The inspection services at border inspection posts (BIPs) are the responsibility of the local authority. The BIP has to be approved by the commission, whose inspectors conduct periodic inspections, and who have to be satisfied that the inspection services are adequate.