Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 58758
Veterinary Services: Recruitment and Labour Turnover
Tabled: 10 June 2025
Answered: 17 June 2025
Question
Steve Darling
Liberal Democrat — Torbay
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of recent trends in levels of (a) abuse and (b) harassment in the veterinary sector levels on recruitment and retention
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerThe Government is aware of the high demand for veterinary capacity across the UK and is taking action to support the industry. Defra is exploring various avenues to improve both short- and long-term capacity issues. We will continue to support the vital w...
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