HC Deb 01 July 1974 vol 876 cc34-5W
Mr. Watt

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further plans he has to encourage recruitment to the State Veterinary Service.

Mr. Peart

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave in the House on 9th May to the hon. Member for Ipswich (Mr. Money).—[Vol. 873, c. 232–3.]

The next open competition for the recruitment of veterinary officers will be held early in July.

The pay of veterinarians in the State service is being increased with effect from 7th November 1973 following the recently-announced increases for Civil Service scientists with whom their pay is linked.