§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if she will make a statement on the future of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food veterinary service;
(2) what plans she has to privatise the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Veterinary Service; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesMy right hon. Friend expects to consult interested parties on possible changes to the State Veterinary Service within the next few weeks.