Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 18762

Assistance Animals: Pet Travel Scheme

Tabled: 14 July 2026

Answered: 21 July 2026

Question

Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the feasibility of introducing a digital passport system for assistance dogs; and what consideration has been given to the development of digitalised pa

Answer

Stephen Morgan

Securing less burdensome arrangements for non-commercial pet travel to the EU, including for assistance dogs, remains a UK Government priority. As announced at the UK-EU Leaders' Summit on 19 May 2025, the UK and EU have agreed to work towards a common Sa...

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