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Veterinary Services: Prices

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 16 February 2026UIN 111598

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps is he taking to help improve price transparency for veterinary services.

Answered by Kate Dearden

Competition issues and pricing practices in the veterinary services market are currently being examined by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as part of its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets. The CMA is expected to publish its final report by March. The Government will consider the CMA’s final findings and respond to the report within 90 days of its publication.

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