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Bluetongue Virus: Disease Control

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 25128

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent consideration her Department has given to the location of livestock markets and farms when determining exclusion zones for Blue Tongue Virus.

Answered by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The Secretary of State has not held discussions with businesses on this matter. However, officials in the Department engage regularly with relevant businesses and stakeholders. I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 29 June 2026, PQ UIN 12485.

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