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Cats: Veterinary Services

Asked by Mark SewardsLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 31 October 2024UIN 11118

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help increase the affordability of cat neutering services.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The Competition and Markets Authority, which is independent from Defra, is currently undertaking a market investigation into veterinary services, which includes the cost of veterinary care. Defra will review any recommendations that are made by the CMA when their process concludes in 2025. Some animal charities support the cost of neutering in certain circumstances.

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