§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration has been given by the Scottish Office to the consequences of local government re-organisation for the work of the state veterinary service.
§ Sir Hector MonroThe state veterinary service will continue to co-operate closely with the new local authorities on the enforcement of animal health, animal welfare and, where appropriate, food safety legislation.
§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the number and location of(a) main offices and (b) sub-offices relating to the work of the state veterinary service.
§ Sir Hector MonroThere are seven main animal health divisional offices located at Ayr, Dumfries, Galashiels, Hamilton, Inverness, Inverurie and Perth. A further eight sub-offices are located at Edinburgh, Elgin, Forfar, Kirkwall, Oban, Stirling, Stranraer and Thurso. In addition, there are two regional veterinary offices located in Edinburgh and Inverurie and one headquarters unit also located in Edinburgh.