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Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jim AllisterTraditional Unionist VoiceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 24 November 2025UIN 91740

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to provide real-time operational guidance to veterinary practices and Suitably Qualified Persons in Northern Ireland on product availability changes

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Guidance was published in June and recently updated reflecting industry feedback; the updated guidance that was published included specific references to vets and suitably qualified persons.

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