HL Deb 15 February 1999 vol 597 c63WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether officials of the Meat Hygiene Service and the State Veterinary Service in the enforcement of their statutory powers, have a duty under common law to act fairly. [HL674]

The Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Lord Donoughue)

I can confirm that officials of the Meat Hygiene Service and the State Veterinary Service have a duty to act in good faith in the enforcement of their statutory powers.