Written questions

Veterinary Services: Fees and Charges

Commons · Question 112863 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 23 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has considered a) regulating the cost of veterinary procedures, and b) requiring increased transparency around costs of veterinary procedures for pets.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 23 Feb 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are finalising a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets. On 15 October, they released a Provisional Decision Report, which included proposed remedies such as increased transparency of v...