Veterinary Services
(asked on 23rd November 2017) - View Source
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate he has made of the economic value of the veterinary sector.
This question was answered on 1st December 2017
The Veterinary Profession plays a vital role in protecting animal health and welfare, safeguarding public health and ensuring food safety and enabling trade in animals and animal products. However, the overall economic value of the sector has not been calculated but its positive contribution to national life is recognised.