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Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 88164 · Tabled 4 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 12 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to para 23 of her Department's policy paper entitled Protecting Animal Health: The Government’s Approach to Veterinary Medicines in Northern Ireland, updated on 19 June

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 12 Nov 2025

The Veterinary Medicines Health Situation Scheme allows the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to provide temporary authorisation for EU veterinary medicines where the animal or public health or welfare situation requires. The new guidance sets out th...