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Bluetongue Virus: Disease Control

Commons · Question 25128 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent consideration her Department has given to the location of livestock markets and farms when determining exclusion zones for Blue Tongue Virus.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 7 Sep 2026

The Secretary of State has not held discussions with businesses on this matter. However, officials in the Department engage regularly with relevant businesses and stakeholders. I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 29 June 2026, PQ UIN 12485.