Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 80327

Bluetongue Disease: Vaccination

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Ben Goldsborough

LabourSouth Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the cost of bluetongue vaccinations for farmers.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
Vaccine pricing is a commercial decision, which is the responsibility of manufacturers, wholesalers and veterinarians. Defra has worked closely with manufacturers to ensure that safe and effective vaccine is available for use in the UK, and to overcome su...

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