Written questions

Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 1123 · Tabled 22 Jul 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 30 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework on (a) the availability of veterinary medicines and (b) the farming industry after 31 December 2024.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 30 Jul 2024

A grace period arrangement for veterinary medicines remains in place until the end of 2025 and provides for the continuity of supply to Northern Ireland. Maintaining availability of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland after the end of 2025 is a prior...