§ The Countess of Marasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Donoughue on 15 February, whether, as well as having a duty to act in good faith in the enforcement of their statutory duties, officials of the Meat Hygiene Service and the State Veterinary Service have a common law duty to act fairly. [HL1109]
§ Lord DonoughueI can confirm that, in the carrying out of their statutory duties, officials of the Meat Hygiene Service and the State Veterinary Service are expected to act fairly.