(1) Whether newly qualified veterinarians are required to do a period of compulsory community service; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether it is the intention to introduce compulsory community service for newly qualified veterinarians; if not, why not; if so, (a) why will such a service be necessary, (b) when will it be introduced and (c) how long will the service be; (3) whether all stakeholders have been consulted; if not, why not; if so, (a) which stakeholders have been consulted and (b) what were their views in each case?