Lyme Disease
Lords · Question HL11870 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of the impact of gamebird releases on Lyme disease risk.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 20 Nov 2025
Direct impacts of gamebird releases on Lyme disease risk are difficult to quantify due to the complex transmission cycle that occurs between Borrelia and a wide range of British wildlife. The lack of clarity on where humans are exposed to infected ticks, ...