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Veterinary Services: Fees and Charges

Asked by Blair McDougallLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 6 September 2024UIN 3362

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing price regulation for veterinary services.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The Competition and Markets Authority, which is independent from Defra, is currently undertaking a market investigation into veterinary services, and Defra will review any recommendations that are made by the CMA when their process concludes in 2025.

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