Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 71089

Veterinary Services: Costs

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 19 September 2025

Question

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

LabourClapham and Brixton Hill

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will conduct a formal review of the regulation of veterinary prices.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
The Competition and Market Authority is conducting a market investigation into the provision of veterinary services for household pets. Defra will consider any remedies they propose in due course.