VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Pets: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jim AllisterTraditional Unionist VoiceNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 21 October 2024UIN 9643

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has made an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024 on pet owners.

Answered by Hilary Benn

The Northern Ireland Pet Travel Scheme will significantly reduce the burdens associated with the original Northern Ireland Protocol, and provides a stable and long-term footing for pet travel for those travelling with their pets within the United Kingdom.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim