§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the State veterinary service has sufficient veterinary officers to be able to discharge its duties effectively.
§ Mr. GodberMy Ministry's veterinary service has been below strength for some years, and it is to the credit of all concerned that it has responded so well to the demands made of it. I want to see an increase in recruitment and am taking 195W a close personal interest in discussions now in progress about this.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received about the future of the State veterinary service; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. GodberRepresentations about problems affecting the staffing of my Ministry's veterinary service have been made by the British Veterinary Association and by the Institution of Professional Civil Servants which represents veterinary officers. I have made clear that I am anxious to resolve these problems and am taking a close personal interest in discussion now in progress.