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Veterinary Services: Government Assistance

Asked by Wendy ChamberlainLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 55287

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Government support for independent veterinary practices.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently investigating the companion animal veterinary sector. Defra will consider any recommendations from the CMA once their work has concluded.

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