Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 106579

Veterinary Services: Prescription Drugs

Tabled: 19 January 2026

Answered: 29 January 2026

Question

Alex Sobel

Labour (Co-op) — Leeds Central and Headingley

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has considered introducing a cap on veterinary prescription fees.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have been conducting a full market investigation into the supply of veterinary services for household pets in the UK since 23 May 2024. On 15 October 2025, the CMA released its Provisional Decision Report (PDR)....

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