§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many State Veterinary Service staff there were in each year since 1985 in the categories(a) qualified veterinarians, (b) technical and scientific, (c) administrative and (d) others.
Qualified veterinarians Technical/scientific Admin staff Others As at 1 January 1985 1— 1— 1— 1— As at 1 January 1986 415 353 — 50.0 As at 1 January 1987 350 339 — 51.5 As at 1 January 1988 374.5 337 — 46.5 As at 1 January 1989 376.5 331 — 41.5 As at 1 January 1990 393.5 373.5 10.5 43.5 As at 1 January 1991 408 392.5 14.5 48.5 As at 1 January 1992 414.5 383.5 14.5 48.5 1 Figures not readily available.