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Veterinary service bill ready in 1995/96 legislative session
Following is a question by the Hon Tam Yiu-chung and a written reply by the Secretary for Economic Services, Mr Gordon Siu, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
Regarding the Agriculture and Fisheries Department's proposals for the enactment of the Veterinary Surgeons Registration Bill and the setting up of a Veterinary Committee, will the Government inform this Council of the progress to date and whether any long-term targets and programmes have been formulated?
Reply:
The demand for veterinary services has increased considerably in recent years. There has been a corresponding increase in the number of veterinary surgeons practising locally and in reports of unqualified persons providing veterinary services. In the interests both of the profession and animal welfare, consideration is therefore being given to the statutory registration of veterinary surgeons who wish to practise in Hong Kong and to related matters including qualifications, standards of practice, conduct and discipline. Our aim is to have a Bill ready for introduction into this Council during the 1995/96 legislative session.
End/Wednesday, February 22, 1995
Sale of Chinese medicine
Following is a question by the Hon Tam Yiu-chung and a written reply by the Secretary for Economic Services, Mr Gordon Siu, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
Regarding the sale of Chinese medicine containing controlled ingredients, will the Government inform this Council of: