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Veterinary Services

Asked by Chris BlooreLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 19 September 2025UIN 71847

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department holds information on the number of independent UK veterinary practices that offer out-of-hours emergency care.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra does not hold data on the number of independent UK veterinary practices that offer out-of-hours emergency care.

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