§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the present situation in the negotiations regarding the Highlands and Islands veterinary services.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellMy hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Home Affairs and Agriculture met representatives of the British Veterinary Association on 30th November to discuss this question. Since then the veterinary surgeons in the scheme have been asked for up-to-date information about their scheme activities. We are considering their replies and a further approach will be made to the British Veterinary Association in the near future.