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Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 90647 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 18 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Northern Ireland veterinary medicines divergence from Great Britain after 31 December 2025 on the competitiveness of

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 18 Nov 2025

In accordance with the Windsor Framework, EU legislation in relation to veterinary medicines applies in Northern Ireland to maintain Northern Ireland’s dual market access. After extensive stakeholder engagement, our current estimate is that 10-15% of prod...