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Veterinary Services

Commons · Question 58743 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help (a) tackle threats and abuse faced by and (b) promote respectful behaviour towards veterinary professionals.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 17 Jun 2025

We value the vital work of the veterinary profession and the commitment and dedication of the veterinary workforce towards animal health and welfare. Abuse towards the veterinary sector is taken very seriously; monitoring of this is conducted by the Royal...