Written Question · S1W-27326 · Session 1
What role its Environment and Rural Affairs Department has in the formulation of animal health policy.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what role its Environment and Rural Affairs Department has in the formulation of animal health policy.
The answer
Animal health and welfare are devolved matters so the Scottish Executive has the lead role in the formulation of policy which is applied in Scotland. In doing so it must comply with European Union legislation on animal health issues and needs to take account of animal health position in other parts of Great Britain.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-27326 by reference.