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...