§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has yet instituted proceedings following the recent report of the veterinary medicines directorate on drug residues in meat; and if he will make a statement.
514Wbecame employed full-time, (c) joined the youth training programme and (d) entered further education in each of the past five years.
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding answer 26 February 1991]: The information is not available in the form requested. However, an estimate based on movements between fifth and sixth forms suggests that about 40 per cent. remain on at school after fifth form. Available information on the intended destinations of 16-year-old school leavers is as follows:
§ Mr. MacleanThe Ministry carries out routine surveillance on animals and animal products for veterinary residues. Where evidence of illegal use of growth-promoting hormones is found, farmers can be prosecuted. In 1989, proceedings were taken against four farmers, two successfully. In 1990 there were no prosecutions.