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Horse Passports: Wales

Asked by Ben LakePlaid CymruDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 45795

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with counterparts in the Welsh Government on improving equine identification and traceability.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The Government recognises the importance of engaging with Devolved Governments on a regular basis. Defra officials hold regular monthly meetings with Welsh Government to discuss improvements to equine identification and traceability; there is also an open channel of communication between officials to deal with shared issues in a timely manner.

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