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Veterinary Services: Regulation

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 115300

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to bring forward reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 opened on 28 January and is due to close on 25 March.

The Government is committed to responding within 12 weeks of a consultation closing.

Defra are looking at bringing in new legislation, when Parliamentary time allows.

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