§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) what consultations she had with meat producers in the North of Scotland prior to the authorising of meat inspection contracts; [80781]
(2) what criteria were used to decide to award a contract for meat inspection in Northern Scotland to a company based in York; [80783]
(3) what assessment she has made of the impact on veterinary practices in Northern Scotland of the decision to award the contract for meat inspection in Northern Scotland to a company based in York; [80782]
(4) what consultations she undertook with the Scottish Executive prior to the award of the contract for meat inspection services in Scotland. [80780]
§ Ms BlearsI have been asked to reply.
Meat inspection in Scotland is a devolved matter and Ministerial responsibility rests with Scottish Ministers.