Written questions

Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 85765 · Tabled 28 Oct 2025 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record

Answered 5 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the restrictions on veterinary medicines into Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by Hilary Benn, 5 Nov 2025

The Government has engaged with the Northern Ireland Executive extensively on the issue of veterinary medicine access. This includes through the Veterinary Medicines Working Group, which I co-chair and which is also attended by Northern Ireland’s Minister...