Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 91740

Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 17 November 2025
Answered: 24 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Jim Allister

Traditional Unionist VoiceNorth Antrim

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to provide real-time operational guidance to veterinary practices and Suitably Qualified Persons in Northern Ireland on product availability changes

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
Guidance was published in June and recently updated reflecting industry feedback; the updated guidance that was published included specific references to vets and suitably qualified persons.