Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 Debate

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Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Baroness Morris of Bolton Excerpts
Wednesday 6th February 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Morris of Bolton Portrait Baroness Morris of Bolton (Con)
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My Lords, I had not intended to speak, but I have enjoyed listening to the debate so far, and I declare an interest as my son’s lovely girlfriend is a veterinary surgeon. I very much agree with the opening remarks of the noble Lord, Lord Trees. We hear a lot from all sides of the Brexit debate about the fear that there may be a lowering of standards. It is wonderful that this affords an opportunity to ensure that our veterinary surgeons are of the highest possible standard, which we all expect and enjoy. So I too very much welcome these regulations.

Lord Hope of Craighead Portrait Lord Hope of Craighead
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The noble Baroness reminds me that I probably should have declared an interest. My wife, who owns horses, benefits greatly from the services of veterinary surgeons and farriers.