HC Deb 13 March 1989 vol 149 cc86-7W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many veterinarians from(a) each of the European Community countries and(b) elsewhere overseas are currently practising in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Donald Thompson

[holding answer 7 March 1989]: The numbers of veterinarians from overseas currently registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and believed to be practising in this country are:

Numbers
EC member states
Belgium 28
Denmark 3
France 4
Germany 19
Greece 3
Ireland 29
Italy 1
Netherlands 30
Spain 1
TOTAL 118
Other countries
Australia 173
Canada 22
New Zealand 75
South Africa 50
TOTAL 320