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Animal Health Certificates

Commons · Question 18464 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to (a) provide guidance to veterinary practices on the pricing of Animal Health Certificates and (b) introduce regulations on the price levels for Animal Health Certi

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 16 Jul 2026

All fees set by veterinary surgeons or veterinary practices are a private matter between individual practices and their clients. Neither the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the UK regulator of the veterinary profession, nor Defra intervene in...