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Veterinary Services: Competition

Asked by Simon HoareConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 5 March 2026UIN 116523

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how and when the Government is proposing to respond to the CMA report on vets.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The final report for the CMA’s market investigation is due in Spring 2026. Defra aims to respond to this within 90 days of its release.

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