Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 55287

Veterinary Services: Government Assistance

Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Wendy Chamberlain

Liberal DemocratNorth East Fife

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Government support for independent veterinary practices.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently investigating the companion animal veterinary sector. Defra will consider any recommendations from the CMA once their work has concluded.