HC Deb 30 November 1998 vol 321 cc109-10W
Mr. Corbett

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has to regulate equine dentists. [60920]

Mr. Morley

[holding answer 27 November 1998]: Those equine dental procedures that are considered to be acts of veterinary surgery may be undertaken only by a registered veterinary surgeon or by a registered dentist at the request of a veterinary surgeon.

Sir Sydney Chapman

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to protect horses from unqualified people acting as equine dentists and supervising artificial insemination; and if he will make a statement on the regulation of this area. [60970]

Mr. Rooker

Discussions are continuing with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons about a number of issues in relation to veterinary surgery, including the insemination of livestock and the practise of equine dentistry, by unqualified lay people.