Mary Henry (Independent)

I move amendment No. 5:

In page 11, subsection (1), line 5, to delete "practitioner" and substitute "surgeon".

To the general public, the word "practitioner" can mean an individual who is involved in the practice of veterinary medicine, whereas the Bill will cover far more than those individuals treating animals on the ground. For example, it will cover academics and those involved in the food industry. The age old name of "veterinary surgeon" is a better choice than "veterinary practitioner".