§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will arrange that veterinary surgeons employed by his Department will receive a back payment increment on the basis of the official offer, in view of the practice of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in England and Wales.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellMy veterinary responsibilities in Scotland are by arrangement exercised by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food staff who have received the same payment as their veterinary colleagues in England and Wales.