[F1(1)]The Minister may, for the purposes of his powers under this Act relating to the slaughter by him of animals,[F2 birds or amphibians, ] employ such additional inspectors, valuers and other persons, and at such remuneration, and may incur such expenses, as, subject to the approval of [F3the Treasury], he thinks necessary.
[F4(2)In this section, “animals” means any kind of mammal (except man).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 33(1): s. 33 renumbered as s. 33(1) (S.) (6.10.2006) by Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 11), s. 55(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(3)(a) (with s. 54); S.S.I. 2006/482, art. 2
F2Words in s. 33(1) inserted (S.) (6.10.2006) by Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 11), s. 55(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(3)(b) (with s. 54); S.S.I. 2006/482, art. 2
F3Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1981/1670, arts. 2(1)(a)(2), 3(5)
F4S. 33(2) inserted (S.) (6.10.2006) by Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 11), s. 55(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(3)(c) (with s. 54); S.S.I. 2006/482, art. 2