HL Deb 11 March 1999 vol 598 c52WA
Lord Rotherwick

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the cost of the licence held by farmers to slaughter livestock covers the cost of inspection; and, if not, what are the inspection charges. [HL1269]

Lord Donoughue

The £20 fee for a registered slaughterman's licence covers the cost of administration and registration. If it is necessary for a Ministry veterinary officer to visit a farm solely for the purpose of carrying out an assessment of competence, a fee is charged to recover the full cost of that visit.