Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 71847

Veterinary Services

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 19 September 2025

Question

Chris Bloore

LabourRedditch

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department holds information on the number of independent UK veterinary practices that offer out-of-hours emergency care.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
Defra does not hold data on the number of independent UK veterinary practices that offer out-of-hours emergency care.