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Official Veterinary Surgeons: Hygiene Rules

Volume 604: debated on Tuesday 13 July 1999

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asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether Official Veterinary Surgeons who themselves breach hygiene rules are expected to report those breaches; to whom they should report; in what manner; and what action is taken in respect of those breaches. [HL2880]

In the unlikely event that an Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS) was to be in breach of meat hygiene rules, his or her Principal Official Veterinary Surgeon (POVS) acting as his or her manager would be required to take appropriate action.