HC Deb 11 June 1992 vol 209 cc273-4W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many animal welfare inspections were made by state veterinary officers in each year since 1985.

Mr. Soames

The figures record the number of welfare inspections carried out on farms by the State Veterinary Service. They do not include the visits made to farms for other purposes when welfare will have been monitored.

Number
1985 6,064
1986 5,804
1987 5,219
Number
1988 5,670
1989 3,902
1990 4,168
1991 4,584

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