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Avian Influenza: Northern Ireland

Asked by Carla LockhartDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 29 January 2026UIN 107188

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on measures to control the spread of avian influenza in Northern Ireland.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Each of the three devolved Governments, along with the UK Government, is an integral part of the decision-making process for avian influenza control. They are core members of the regular chief veterinary officer strategic stocktakes and they also sit on the Animal Disease Policy Group (a UK-wide policy decision making group).

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