Written questions

Assistance Animals: Pet Travel Scheme

Commons · Question 18763 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 21 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the enforcement action against the use of European pet passports on assistance dog users.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 21 Jul 2026

Securing less burdensome arrangements for non-commercial pet travel to the EU, including for assistance dogs, remains a UK Government priority. As announced at the UK-EU Leaders' Summit on 19 May 2025, the UK and EU have agreed to work towards a common Sa...