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Cattle: Pest Control

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 22 June 2026UIN 7895

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Environment, Agricultural and Rural Affairs Minister on steps to prevent screw worm infection of cattle herd.

Answered by Stephen Morgan

No discussions have taken place at Ministerial level, however Defra and DAERA officials work closely together on a range of biosecurity issues as necessary.

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