A Bill to amend the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent misuse of the title of veterinary nurse; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
12 May 2016
This bill would amend the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to protect the title 'veterinary nurse' by preventing people who are not properly qualified from using it. It aims to stop misleading claims about qualifications and to uphold professional standards in veterinary care, with related provisions as needed.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading in the Lords. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage, then further stages in the Lords, before moving to the House of Commons for consideration.
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First reading took place on 10 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.