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Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 91238 · Tabled 14 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 19 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what arrangements will be in place to ensure cross-departmental decision-making between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, th

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 19 Nov 2025

Cross-departmental decision-making arrangements are an internal Government matter. There is extensive cross-departmental engagement on this matter, including at official and ministerial level - and both within the UK Government and with the Northern Irela...