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Written question asked by Gavin Shuker (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 17 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Steroid Drugs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he has taken to ensure continuity of supply for steroid treatments for dogs in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of veterinary medicines in ensuring animal health and welfare in the UK.

The Government is working with the animal medicines industry to ensure that supplies of veterinary medicines remain available in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
265504
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Dogs Steroid drugs Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk